DE212005000004U1 - Modular radio frequency radiation sealing component - Google Patents

Abstract

A radio frequency radiation sealing device (100; 200; 300) comprising a strip (101,201; 301) in which a recess (102) is formed;
wherein the recess (102) is adapted to receive a sealing element (202) for sealing against radio frequency radiation;
the strip (101; 201; 301) being arranged to be connectable to a component (205) so as to avoid leakage of radio frequency radiation in a transitional section between the component (205) and the sealing element (202);
wherein the component (205) is part of a wall member to provide a portion of a housing (600) in combination with the sealing member (202).

Description

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

The The present invention relates to radio frequency radiation densities.

For many Applications it is desirable to have a space that opposes the influence of radio frequency radiation contributions from the environment is shielded and also to secure the environment before radiation of a device under test ("device under test ", DUT).

To the For example, it is desirable for testing mobile phones, a measurement room in which the cellphone has been tested as a device under test (DUT) can be, with external radio frequency radiation prevented should enter the measuring room. On a similar one Way, should radio frequency radiation by means of the mobile phone or other test equipment in the measuring room during the test procedure is generated, even at a leakage from the measuring room be hindered to the external environment.

One example for such a measuring device is the Wireless Test Fixture E8421A from Agilent Technologies.

One conventional Radio frequency radiation sealing device has a radio frequency radiation sealing ring, which consists of a metallic plate is formed, in which a big hole is formed, for example by milling. However, such is one ring-like shielding element made of an aluminum plate is expensive to manufacture and difficult to change Geometries of devices under test (DUT).

EPIPHANY

It It is an object of the invention to provide an improved radio frequency radiation seal provide. The object is achieved by means of the independent claims. Further Embodiments are in the dependent claims shown.

According to one exemplary embodiment The present invention provides a radio frequency radiation sealing device. which has a bar (for example as a profile element), in a recess (or sealing element receiving) is formed, wherein the recess in receiving a sealing element (for example a rubber band covered with a metal spiral) for sealing against radio frequency radiation (for example electromagnetic radiation in the megahertz to gigahertz range), the Bar is set up so that it is equipped with a (for example Planar) component is connectable (or composable) so to speak Radio Frequency radiation to prevent, in a transition section (for example, an adjacent section) between the component and the sealing element to leak, wherein the component is part of a Wall element, for providing, in combination with the sealing element, a part of a housing (For example, a box inside which a measurement free of disturbing undefined radio frequency radiation can be performed).

According to one another exemplary embodiment is a measuring device (For example, an RF test device with a functionality similar to that Wireless Test Fixture E8421A from Agilent Technologies) to perform a radio frequency radiation related measurement (for example, a quality tests provided with a manufactured wireless telephone), wherein the meter a radio frequency radiation sealing device with the above-mentioned Features (for example an RF shielded test box), and at least one of the group consisting of a stimulator (such as an antenna) for generating a radio frequency signal and a receiver (like a wireless phone as the device under test, DUT) for receiving a response signal in response to a radio frequency signal having.

According to one more another exemplary embodiment is a method of preventing (or suppressing or reducing) radio frequency radiation before licking in a transitional section between a component and a sealing element of a radio frequency radiation sealing device, wherein the component is part of a wall element, for providing, in Combination with the sealing element, a part of a housing, wherein the method inserting the sealing element for sealing against radio frequency radiation in a recess formed in a strip of the radio frequency radiation sealing device is connecting the bar to the component so as to radio frequency radiation to prevent in the transition section between the sealing element and the component to leak.

According to an exemplary embodiment, a radio frequency density device is provided as a flexible and user-adaptable element of a modular system for forming radiofrequency radiation sealed spaces of any geometric shape. Such a sealing device may comprise a strip or a rod-like element, for example an elongate member having a bore or groove or other type of recess in which a radio frequency radiation sealing element such as a flexible copper mesh may be embedded. The size the strip can be flexibly selected with little effort, for example by cutting off a part of an extrusion element so as to form the strip.

A Groove or channel or capillary of such a bar can then with a radio frequency radiation sealing component are filled, which is both a mechanical and an electromagnetic seal across from can provide the environment. Then you can use such a bar one filled with the sealing element Recess are connected to a wall element, so that the connecting portion the wall and the ledge opposite radio frequency radiation is sealed.

outgoing From such a basic design, a measuring device can be any Any shape with a kind of custom modular system be configured. In other words, the dimensions and the geometric shape of the different components of such a measuring device or radio frequency radiation device be adjusted freely by the user.

Therefore There are essentially no limitations on size or geometric shape a measuring room, the design of the radio frequency radiation sealing system according to one exemplary embodiment the invention.

Therefore a measurement setup can be provided in which a device is under Test in a device can be used, which device by means of sealing devices, wall elements and may be formed as needed further components. Such a Measuring arrangement can perform a measurement, for example, a test of a device under Test (DUT), which is a radio-frequency emitting, - receiving and / or related device can be. examples for such a device under test, with a measuring arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment can be tested are mobile phones, wireless cards (wireless Local Area Network), motor vehicle infotainment systems, GSM powered Systems or Bluetooth powered systems.

A Box of changeable Size can too be formed in a scenario in which a device is under Test to be tested, which has a large or complicated shape.

According to one exemplary embodiment is provided a variable size profile. The radio frequency sealing device may be an adapter or an adapter, for connecting a or a plurality of wall elements or other components with each other, ensuring that at transition sections between adjacent Components or wall elements no electromagnetic radiation leaks, especially in the radio frequency range.

The Strip may be an extrusion which incorporates a high frequency radiation (RF) seal in embedded a recess of the bar. The actual seal may be a rubber band around which a metal wire is wrapped.

Under Use of plates or sheets of metal (for example Aluminum with a thickness of for example 4mm), boxes can be flexibly designed and constructed from any dimension become. Boundary region regions of such plates may be subject to radio frequency Use of the strip-like radio frequency radiation sealing device sealed become.

Therefore For example, a modular system may be provided which is radio frequency related test measurements of devices under test of substantially any size and shape can allow.

To the For example, a box that delimits such a measuring space can be used a front plate, a back plate and four side plates may be formed. The four side plates can with each other using four sealing elements, which have strips, get connected. The front and rear plates can be designed with annular sealing devices, which by milling a hole are formed in a plate of aluminum material can. These Rings can Seals in the front and the rear plate form and can through Radio frequency radiation sealing devices be replaced, as they are used to connect the side walls together be used.

The Radio frequency radiation sealing devices can therefore be essentially one-dimensional so as to be a flexible variation their length to enable. The connection between the radio frequency radiation sealing device and the Wall elements can by means of plugging, screws or the like carried out become.

Therefore have to for joining such side elements substantially no size limitations more considered as they occur when using ring seals. For example, you can the dimensions of front and back are determined and sealed using ring seals. Then can the length the profiles or strips according to a exemplary embodiment be flexibly adapted to the needs of a particular application.

Therefore can be a quasi-one-dimensional structure (or in other words a rod-like structure) can be provided as a base member which to flexibly construct any box or other geometric Arrangement that can be used against radio frequency in one or shielded in both directions. The strip-like arrangement of the radio frequency radiation sealing apparatus make it possible to provide a component which in terms of length on Any custom way is scalable. thats why provided a strip-like arrangement that, in conjunction with other materials, may allow a radio frequency density arrangement.

According to one exemplary embodiment is a housing formed using four or more strip-like elements, wherein each bar can have a recess into which the actual Radio frequency seal is used. The different sidewalls can then mounted or installed in a way on the bar, the suppressing the transmission of radio frequency radiation.

through Providing an intermediate piece, which not on any geometric shape of a measuring space to be formed limited is a generic component can be provided which more flexibility, Simplified construction and reduced costs.

Therefore is by means of exemplary embodiments the invention compared with conventional approaches a functionality reversal provided. The radio frequency seal does not necessarily have to be one piece with side walls a measuring box be formed. In contrast, the radio frequency seal a separate component that is between sidewalls or other components to assemble.

The Radiofrequency radiation sealing element may be an electrically conductive material exhibit. After inserting such a material into the groove, the is formed in the bar, if necessary in combination with a Compression force, is such a radio frequency radiation sealing device that with a wall element is not or not substantially permeable for electromagnetic Radiation in the frequency-specific range of radio frequency.

To the For example, the sealing element may be a metal filled rubber band (for example filled with metal shavings) or may be a rubber band around which a metallic band is wound. If such a configuration in the recess of the Groin under exercise pressed a mechanical force For example, when the radio frequency radiation sealing device is turned on Wall element is screwed, an intermediate section can be completely sealed become. It is also possible, for the Radio frequency seal to use a soft metallic material for example, a lead strip or strip, an indium lead or a fabric of a material, for example a flexible copper fabric.

According to one exemplary embodiment Is it possible, to provide only a single standard profile component which implementing only standard manufacturing methods for manufacturing a measuring device can be used.

To the Example, such a bar with a length of 2m to 5m is formed be and can be on a desired Length to be shortened, for example by means of sawing or cutting. Therefore, a kit for generating a radio frequency be provided sealed measuring room, which kit of Any person without special skills can be used.

It can be for a measuring device be desirable a "clean" study environment with defined experimental parameters, for example to check the Efficiency of a Mobile phones, which has just been made. Indeed can in many cases disturbing influences of Transmission antennas, a factory in the area, etc. are present. Radiofrequency radiation, the emitted from the mobile phone under test during the testing procedure such an environment can also be disruptive. By surrounding such of a telephone in combination with measuring equipment sealed by radio frequency Components according to an exemplary embodiment is it possible that Measurement without disturbing influences to carry out the environment. For example, during such a measurement, a wireless communication path between the Phone under test and an antenna constructed as a stimulator become. Therefore, a high power of, for example, a few watts in the form of the electromagnetic field that exists between the antenna and the mobile phone is generated.

In a scenario where such an antenna and a telephone are arranged in a radio-frequency-tight box as described herein, it may be possible to perform the measurement without a significant amount of radiofrequency radiation emerging from the box. At the top of such a box, additional measuring equipment can be provided which can aid in the measurement procedure, for example pneumatic components, a control computer, and elements that are not very are sensitive to radio frequency radiation.

in the Contrary to this radio frequency critical components inside such a box be positioned.

If A cellphone being tested in such a box becomes a wireless one Radio frequency communication path between a base station in the measurement room and the phone is built so that the communication between the Base station and the phone can be examined. For example a test call can be made be, and communication data can be between base station and telephone are exchanged. Such a test can be in both directions the communication path performed so that the base station and the phone both as an emitter or recipient can serve. in the Context of such a measurement can be the performance of the emitted electromagnetic radiation can be modified, and functional tests can in accordance be performed with a given test routine. On such a Way, any phone made in a factory can use one of these Test procedure to be checked.

Of the Term "radio frequency radiation" or RF may refer to Context of this application, in particular the frequency range between 1 kHz and 100 GHz, more particularly 100 MHz and 10 GHz. Interesting parts of the radio frequency radiation range are sufficient between 400 MHz and 5 GHz, more particularly between 400 MHz and 2.5 GHz. Furthermore, the range below 5 GHz as a portion of the radio frequency range of interest. Other Subareas of interest are the long wave range (for example Frequencies of some 10 kHz), or the frequency range between 13 GHz and 27 GHz as used in distance radar measurements.

The Bar can be rigid or bendable / flexible. The latter Configuration can allow flexible structures with the profile to form what the flexibility can further increase to produce a seal.

According to one exemplary embodiment For example, a radio frequency test device may be provided. The Radio frequency radiation density functionality according to an exemplary embodiment can be in a "wireless Test Fixture "device from Agilent Technologies be implemented.

When next Further exemplary embodiments will be described.

in the Below, exemplary embodiments of the radio frequency radiation sealing apparatus will be described. However, these embodiments apply also for the meter and for the method of preventing radio frequency radiation from leaking in a transitional section between a component and a sealing element of a radio frequency radiation sealing device.

The Sealing element may be a mechanical sealing material for mechanical Densities of the transitional section and can be a radio frequency radiation sealing material for electromagnetic Densities of the transitional section against radiation in the radio frequency range. If that Sealing element is inserted into the strip, and when the strip connected to the wall element, a mechanical pressure can be generated be on the transition section for deforming the sealing element in such a way acts to reliable, mechanically and electromagnetically, this transitional section against the Passing radio frequency radiation to dense.

The Sealing element may comprise at least one of the group consisting from a flexible (for example rubber) band, in which a metallic Material is integrated or embedded, one to a flexible (for Example rubber) band wound metal band, a flexible fabric of a metallic material and a deformable metallic one Material. examples for Suitable metallic materials are aluminum, copper and lead. Examples for the flexible or deformable or resilient material is rubber, a Polymer, etc., such materials also in a foamy manner can be provided.

The Bar can be an elongated element, for example, with a Length, which is much bigger as a width and a depth of the bar. The bar can be from one long bar, for example, be cut off a few meters and can be on a length cut off from a few centimeters to a few tens of centimeters be. The strip can be essentially along a single Extend direction, whereas the expansions extend along the other Directions can be significantly smaller.

The Strip can be an extrusion component or an injection-molded component. By extrusion or injection molding, it is possible to use a very long ledge with a recess to form, so that the radio frequency radiation sealing device with low cost can be produced.

The strip may include or may be made of radio frequency radiation sealing material. For example, the strip itself may be made of a material that substantially completely absorbs radio frequency radiation or reflected, for example, aluminum, copper or the like.

A Cross-sectional shape of the bar can be essentially a triangle or a rectangle, or may be any other in cross-section Be polygonal shape. With such figures, especially with one Triangle at an angle of 90 °, Is it possible, to connect two wall elements in a stable and supportive way, to form a cuboid box. If an angle of the triangle different from 90 ° can be any angle dependence between adjacent Wall elements with a secure seal against radio frequency radiation be combined.

The Strip can have a deformable material. When this measure is taken is, the shape of the bar can selectively on any geometric Form of components to be adjusted by means of the bar too connect. By bending the bar, the bar can be irreversibly deformed become.

The Radio frequency radiation sealing device can for sealing against radio frequency radiation in the frequency domain between substantially 1 kHz and substantially 100 GHz, in particular in the frequency range between substantially 100 MHz and substantially 10 GHz, be set up. Many interesting applications are based on the implementation or the use of electromagnetic Radiation in this frequency range, so that the shielding of Such electromagnetic radiation may be of particular interest.

The Bar can be set up with the component by means of at least one of the group consisting of screwing, riveting, sticking, Snapping, gluing, welding and soldering connectable to be. Each of these methods is very easy to implement and allows the bar with little effort with the component connect to.

The Component, for example a wall element, can be a substantially rectangular component be. Using rectangular components, boxes can using a plurality of, for example, six or eight such components are easily formed.

Especially The component may be a panel-like component. With others Words can the Components be a wall element or a plate, wherein the component extending substantially along two dimensions. Along the third dimension, the thickness dimension, can be the component significantly smaller compared to the two other dimensions. For example, the component may be a thickness of 4mm and can have a length and width of for example 50cm.

The Component may include a radio frequency radiation sealing material or can consist of. Examples of such materials are aluminum, Copper, iron and steel.

The casing may have an external shape of a cuboid. In other words can six Panels of the housing be rectangular plates, which by means of one or more of Radio frequency radiation sealing devices connected to each other.

The Radio frequency radiation sealing device can a plurality of components used in combination with the sealing element form a part of the housing. In particular, can the plurality of components include a front wall, a rear wall and four side walls each having two adjacent side walls by means a separate bar connected to each other comprising Sealing element which is inserted into the respective recess. The Front wall and the rear wall of the Radio frequency radiation sealing device can to adjacent side walls also be connected by means of a bar, wherein a sealing element is inserted into a recess of the bar, or alternatively by means of an annular radio frequency radiation sealing device. With In other words, referring to the last-described embodiment, may be a hole in a plate-like member of a radio frequency radiation sealing material be formed, and two such rings, the front and the rear wall of the Radio frequency radiation sealing device form. However, you can the four side walls be connected to each other by means of filled with a sealing element strips.

The Ring-type radio frequency radiation sealing device can be made of a metal plate be prepared, in which a bore is formed.

in the Following further exemplary embodiments of the measuring device will be described. Indeed These embodiments apply also for the radio frequency radiation sealing device and the method for obstruction of radio frequency radiation from leakage in a transition section between a component and a sealing element of a radio frequency radiation sealing device.

In the measuring device, a measuring space may be defined, which is limited by means of the plurality of components and by means of the radio-frequency radiation sealing device. In other words, the interior of such a box can be configured in such a way Essentially, no radio frequency radiation from outside propagates inside this box, and no element located within that box that emits radio frequency radiation can transport radio frequency radiation to a region outside the box.

The Front panel of the meter may include an actuator element to be actuated to access the gauge to get. In other words, an actuator element such as a Drawer mechanism allow a user to open the front panel to use such a test element inside the meter or a measurement environment to install. Such a drawer mechanism is a mechanical one simple implementation and can, in a closed state, safely prevented from leakage from radio frequency radiation, since a front plate of the Aktuatorbauteils a ring of radio frequency may contain sealing material.

The gauge can as a test device to test a device under test (DUT) located in the meter is. For example, this device may be used in a scenario in which a machine under test, tested for functionality become. For example, a radiofrequency emitting device may be a radio frequency receiving device or a radio frequency related device such a device below Be a test. For example, in a factory, in which mobile phones or wireless phones are made, the function of this Phones inside the meter be tested.

Indeed is the measuring device not limited to the application of testing a mobile phone. alternative Is it possible, in the meter each other radio frequency radiation emitting or receiving Device too test, for example a wireless communication device, a WLAN Card, an infotainment device, a radio frequency antenna, a Bluetooth device or a GSM device.

To the Example may be the meter be set up as a kit by a user on one custom manner can be mounted. In other words can the meter to test a particular device under test with certain dimensions of a user without special Skills be installed because the incorporation of the modular component Radio Frequency Radiation Sealing Device allows the inner geometric Shape of the measuring device to define with high accuracy.

Further can the meter an evaluation unit (for example a computer or a microprocessor or any other control unit) for evaluating the radio frequency signal and / or the reaction signal.

To the For example, a control unit such as a microprocessor may transmit the radio frequency signal, which is emitted by means of a stimulator, and the reaction signal, that by means of a device under test is received, evaluate and can check, for example, in accordance with a test routine implemented in the meter, whether the Device under Test works correctly or not.

in the Another is an exemplary embodiment of the method for preventing radio frequency radiation from leakage in a transition section between a component and a sealing element of a radio frequency radiation sealing device. However, this embodiment applies also for the radio frequency radiation sealing device and for the measuring device.

The Procedures can be shortening have the bar, so that a length of the bar suitable for a Dimension of the component can be. Therefore, the modular character of the system for such a procedure can be used, and the bar can be from a longer bar be cut off, so as to geometric requirements of sealing to fit a special case.

SHORT DESCRIPTION THE FIGURES

Other Objectives and many of the attendant advantages of embodiments The present invention will be readily apparent and better understandable be with reference to the following more detailed description of exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the attached Drawings. Features that are essentially or functionally the same or similar are provided with the same reference numerals.

1 shows different views of a radio frequency radiation sealing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

2 and 3 show radio frequency radiation sealing devices according to exemplary embodiments.

4 shows a sealing element of a radio frequency radiation sealing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

5 and 6 show measuring devices according to exemplary embodiments.

7 to 11 show different views of a meter according to an example exemplary embodiment.

The Representation in the drawing is schematic.

In the following, reference is made to 1 a radio frequency radiation sealing device 100 described according to an exemplary embodiment.

1 shows a cross-sectional view (top left) and two top views (top right and bottom left) of the radio frequency radiation sealing device 100 ,

The radio frequency radiation sealing device 100 has a bar 101 on, in which a recess 102 is formed. The recess 102 is for receiving a sealing element (as in 4 shown) for sealing against radio frequency radiation, ie electromagnetic radiation in the kHz to GHz range, established. The bar 101 is using in a thread of screw holes 103 bolted screws (not shown) connectable to an aluminum plate as a wall member (not shown) so as to prevent radio frequency radiation from leaking in a transition portion between the wall member and such seal member. The wall element, in combination with the sealing element and the strip 101 , forms part of a housing.

Therefore, in an operating state in which the bar 101 is bolted to a wall element, the sealing element in the recess 102 added. In such a scenario, the wall element is in a receptacle 104 added.

In addition, the bar indicates 101 another recess 102 ' on. The further recess 102 ' is also for receiving a further sealing element (as in 4 shown) for sealing against radio frequency radiation, that is electromagnetic radiation in the kHz to GHz range, established. The bar 101 is connectable to another aluminum plate as another wall member (not shown) so as to prevent radio frequency radiation from leaking in a transition portion between the further wall member and such another sealing member. The further wall element, in combination with the further sealing element and the strip 101 , forms part of a housing. In an operating state in which the bar 101 is screwed with a further wall element, the further sealing element in the further recess 102 ' added. In such a scenario, the further wall element is in another shot 104 ' added.

How out 1 is removable, is the bar 101 an elongated element, that is the strip 101 extends substantially along a single direction, namely perpendicular to the paper plane of the cross-sectional view in the upper left in 1 , The bar 101 is an extrusion component and is made of aluminum material, which itself is a radio frequency sealing material. As seen from the above left view of the radio frequency radiation sealing element 100 is removable, the cross-sectional view has substantially the shape of an "L".

2 shows a radio frequency radiation sealing device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.

The radio frequency radiation sealing device 200 has a bar 201 on, in which a recess 102 is formed. In the recess 102 is a sealing element 202 used, which has the ability to seal against radio frequency radiation. This sealing element 202 has a rubber band 203 as a core around which a metal band 204 made of copper material or the like wound in a spiral manner.

If the bar 201 with which in the recess 102 received sealing element 202 , using a screw 206 with an aluminum wall element 205 is connected, the material of the sealing element 202 compressed so that a transition section between the wall element 205 and the bar 201 is sealed against radio frequency radiation.

How out 2 is removable, a cross-sectional view of the bar 201 is substantially square.

The sealing element 202 has the rubber band 203 for mechanically sealing the transition section, and showing the copper spiral 204 for electromagnetic sealing of the transition section against radiation in the radio frequency range.

Further, referring to 3 , a radio frequency radiation sealing device 300 described according to an exemplary embodiment.

A bar 301 A radio frequency radiation sealing material, for example aluminum, is provided with a triangular cross-section and is glued with two wall elements 205 connected.

A sealing element 202 is between each of the wall elements 205 and a kick-off surface of the bar 202 provided. In the configuration of 3 have the last 301 in her recesses 102 the sealing elements 202 and form part of a box sealed from the outside of each radio frequency radiation leak in both directions.

4 shows a detailed view of the sealing element 202 , this in 2 is shown.

How out 4 is removable, is the rubber band 203 from the metal spiral wrapped around it 204 surround. If such a sealing element 202 in a groove 102 is used, and a mechanical compression on the sealing element 202 is exercised, the spiral becomes 204 compressed so that the compressed metal spiral 204 , in combination with the rubber band 203 , as a mechanical and electromagnetic shield against radio frequency.

In the following, reference is made to 5 a measuring device 500 for performing a radio frequency radiation related measurement according to an exemplary embodiment described.

The functionality of the meter 500 is similar to Agilent Technologies' Wireless Test Fixture E8421A, but differs from such a device in terms of radio frequency radiation sealing and mechanical design.

The Wireless Test Fixture 500 offers a well-defined custom-tailored device under test (DUT) network that supports automated or manual onboard loading and final testing. However, compared to the E8421A Wireless Test Fixture, the meter exhibits the meter 500 an improved construction method.

The measuring device 500 includes a plurality of radio frequency radiation sealing devices 100 which are configured in a way as referencing 1 described ,. Each of these radio frequency radiation sealing devices 100 connect two adjacent wall elements 205 together. By means of this measure, all edges between adjacent wall elements 205 from leakage of radio frequency radiation, that is, the ingress of radio frequency from the exterior of the meter 500 in an inner space 501 , and in the opposite direction, be avoided.

Inside the meter 500 may be a stimulator (not shown) from a stimulator receptacle 502 are received and coupled, wherein such a stimulator is adapted to generate a radio frequency signal.

Further, a receiver (not shown) for receiving a response signal in response to such a radio frequency signal generated by a stimulator at a receiver receptacle 503 be mounted - manually or automatically.

How out 5 can be removed, has a front panel 504 of the meter 500 a drawer mechanism 505 which can be operated to access the measuring room 501 to get.

To the front panel 501 to seal against leakage of radio frequency radiation, a ring-type radio frequency radiation device 506 be provided as a milled bore in an aluminum panel. As with reference numerals 507 displayed, may be a radio frequency radiation sealing element 507 be provided so that it seals the meter in an operating state in which the drawer mechanism 505 is closed, for example by means of manual activation of a handle 508 ,

The measuring device 500 can be used as a test device for testing manufactured mobile phones in the meter 500 be used. For this purpose, a mobile phone is attached to the receiver 503 assembled. Then the handle 508 operated as a drawer mechanism 505 close. Thereafter, one generates on the stimulator recording 502 mounted transmitting antenna radio frequency radiation by means of the mobile phone 503 can be received. An evaluation unit in a control box 509 (outside the radio frequency radiation shield) of the meter 500 is located, evaluates the radio frequency signals emitted by the stimulator and received by the mobile phone, and evaluates the functionality of the mobile phone based on these signals.

As a consequence of the radio frequency radiation density characteristics of the meter 500 No or a reduced amount of radio frequency radiation from the interior 501 of the meter 500 propagate to the outside, or in the opposite direction. Therefore, the test will not be disturbed by any radio frequency radiation just as it would be adjacent to the meter localized equipment.

6 shows a box 600 as another exemplary embodiment for such a meter.

The box 600 has four side walls 205 , a front wall and a rear wall, with two adjacent side walls 205 against radiofrequency quency radiation using radio frequency radiation sealing devices 100 are shielded. Furthermore, the front wall and the rear wall have ring-shaped radio frequency radiation sealing elements 506 on, which are made of metal plates, in which holes are formed.

In the following, reference is made to 7 to 11 a measuring device 700 for performing a radio frequency radiation related measurement according to an exemplary embodiment described.

The measuring device 700 includes a plurality of radio frequency radiation sealing devices 100 on how they refer in detail 1 are described, and has a plurality of sealing elements 202 on how they refer in detail 4 are described. Furthermore, the structure of the measuring device 700 similar to that of the meter 500 as detailed in reference to 5 is described.

7 shows a perspective view of the meter 700 in an operating condition in which the drawer mechanism 505 closed, leaving an inside of the meter 700 with respect to the environment is sealed against RF radiation.

8th shows a perspective view of the meter 700 in an operating condition in which a side wall 205 is removed, leaving an inside of the meter 700 becomes visible.

9 shows a perspective view of the meter 700 in an operating condition in which the drawer mechanism 505 is open, leaving an inside of the meter 700 is visible. In this operation, a DUT can take a picture 503 to be assembled.

10 shows a perspective view of the meter 700 in an operating condition in which the drawer mechanism 505 is open, and a side wall 205 is removed, leaving an inside of the meter 700 is visible.

11 shows a perspective cross-sectional view of the measuring device 700 in an operating condition in which the drawer mechanism 505 is open, leaving an inside of the meter 700 is visible.

It It should be noted that the term "comprising" does not exclude other elements and that the "one" not a plural excludes. Also can Elements related to different embodiments are described combined. It should also be noted the reference numerals in the claims do not as the scope of the claims restrictive to be interpreted.

Claims (10)

A radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ), comprising a bar ( 101 . 201 ; 301 ), in which a recess ( 102 ) is formed; the recess ( 102 ) for receiving a sealing element ( 202 ) is arranged for sealing against radio frequency radiation; where the bar ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) is set up to communicate with a component ( 205 ), so as to prevent leakage of radio frequency radiation in a transitional section between the component ( 205 ) and the sealing element ( 202 ) to avoid; where the component ( 205 ) Is part of a wall element to be used in combination with the sealing element ( 202 ) a part of a housing ( 600 ). The radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 1, comprising in the recess ( 102 ) received sealing element ( 202 ). The radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 2, comprising at least one of the following features: the sealing element ( 202 ) has a mechanical sealing material ( 203 ) for mechanically sealing the transition section, and comprises a radio frequency radiation sealing material ( 204 ) for electromagnetic sealing of the transition section against radiation in the radio frequency range; the sealing element ( 202 ) comprises at least one of the group consisting of a flexible band in which a metallic material is integrated, a metal band ( 204 ) wrapped around a flexible band (203), a flexible fabric of a metallic material, and a deformable metallic material. The radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 1 or one of the above claims, comprising at least one of the following features: the strip ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) is an elongated element; the bar ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) extends substantially along a single direction; the bar ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) is an extrusion component or an injection-molded component; the bar ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) comprises or consists of a radio frequency radiation sealing material; a cross-sectional shape of the bar ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) is substantially one of the group consisting of an L-shape, a triangular shape and a rectangular shape; the bar ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) has a deformable material; the radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) is arranged for sealing against radio frequency radiation in the frequency range between substantially 1 kHz and substantially 100 GHz; the radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) is adapted to be sealed against radio frequency radiation in the frequency range of between substantially 100 MHz and substantially 10 GHz; the bar ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) is for connecting to the component by means of at least one of the group consisting of screwing ( 103 ), Riveting, inserting, snapping, gluing, welding and soldering; the radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) indicates the component ( 205 ) on; the component ( 205 ) is a substantially rectangular member; the component ( 205 ) is a panel-like component; the component ( 205 ) extends substantially along two dimensions; the component ( 205 ) comprises or consists of radio frequency radiation sealing material; the housing ( 600 ) has an outer shape of a cuboid. The radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 1 or any one of the above claims, comprising a plurality of components ( 205 ), in combination with the sealing element ( 202 ) a part of the housing ( 600 ) form. The radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of components ( 205 ) has a front wall, a rear wall and four side walls, wherein two adjacent side walls by means of the strip ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) are connected. The radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 6, wherein the front wall and the rear wall with adjacent side walls by means of the strip ( 101 ; 201 ; 301 ) or by means of a ring-type radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 506 ) are connected. The radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 7, wherein said annular radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 506 ) is made of a metal plate in which a bore is formed. A measuring device ( 500 ) for performing a radio frequency radiation related measurement, wherein the measuring device ( 500 ) comprises a radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) according to claim 1 or one of the above claims; at least one of the group consisting of a stimulator for generating a radio frequency signal and a receiver for receiving a response signal in response to a radio frequency signal. The measuring device ( 500 ) according to claim 9, comprising at least one of the following features: a measuring space ( 501 ) is defined by the plurality of components ( 205 ) and by the radio frequency radiation sealing device ( 100 ; 200 ; 300 ) is limited; the front panel has an actuator component ( 505 . 508 ) which is operable to access the measuring room ( 501 ) to get; the front panel has an actuator component ( 505 . 508 ) which is operable to access the measuring room ( 501 ), wherein the actuator element ( 505 . 508 ) has a drawer mechanism; the measuring device ( 500 ) is used as a test device for testing one in the meter ( 501 ) arranged device under test set up; the measuring device ( 500 ) is set up for testing at least one of the group consisting of a radio frequency emitting device under test, a radio frequency receiving device under test and a radio frequency related device under test; the measuring device ( 500 ) is configured to test at least one of the group consisting of a wireless communication device, a mobile phone, a WLAN card, an infotainment device, a radio frequency antenna, a Bluetooth device, and a GSM device; the measuring device ( 500 ) is set up as a kit which can be assembled by a user in a user-defined manner; the measuring device ( 500 ) has an evaluation unit ( 509 ) for evaluating at least one of the group consisting of the radio frequency signal and the response signal.