WO2000076024A1 - Antenna module - Google Patents
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- WO2000076024A1 WO2000076024A1 PCT/NL2000/000394 NL0000394W WO0076024A1 WO 2000076024 A1 WO2000076024 A1 WO 2000076024A1 NL 0000394 W NL0000394 W NL 0000394W WO 0076024 A1 WO0076024 A1 WO 0076024A1
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- antenna
- antenna module
- extruded section
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
- H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
- H01Q1/42—Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
- H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
- H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
- H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
- H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
- H01Q1/241—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM
- H01Q1/246—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for base stations
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
- H01Q21/00—Antenna arrays or systems
- H01Q21/0087—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing antenna arrays
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
- H01Q21/00—Antenna arrays or systems
- H01Q21/06—Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
- H01Q21/061—Two dimensional planar arrays
- H01Q21/065—Patch antenna array
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
- H01Q21/00—Antenna arrays or systems
- H01Q21/06—Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
- H01Q21/08—Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along or adjacent to a rectilinear path
Definitions
- the invention relates to an antenna module for mobile telephony comprising a plurality of antenna units arranged so as to be shifted relative to each other in a longitudinal direction of the antenna module.
- Such antenna module is known per se.
- complex constructions are used, utilizing different parts to give the antenna module a supporting structure having a sufficient required stiffness, respectively to provide the antenna module with the required reflectors, to provide space in which cabling and the antenna units of the antenna module can be included, and to provide fastening points on which radomes and other closing caps of the antenna module can be mounted.
- the object of the invention is to provide an antenna module which is on the one hand simple of design and which on the other hand can provide the above-mentioned functions. Accordingly, the antenna module according to the invention is characterized in that the antenna module is provided with an extruded section comprising a tubular base body whose longitudinal direction extends in the longitudinal direction of the antenna module, the antenna units being mounted on an outer side of the extruded section.
- the extruded section constructed from, for instance, aluminum, has the advantage that it can perform each of the above-mentioned functions.
- a further advantage of the extruded section is that it can be manufactured in an economically highly advantageous manner.
- a portion of an outer side of the base body comprises an at least substantially flat surface functioning as a reflector which, in use, reflects radio signals from and/or to the antenna units.
- the antenna module further comprises a radome which, together with the extruded section, constitutes a housing in which the antenna units are accommodated.
- FIG. 1 shows a possible embodiment of an antenna device according to the invention
- Fig. 2 is a cross section of an antenna device according to Fig. 1;
- Fig. 3 shows a part of an antenna device according to Fig. 1; and Fig. 4 shows a second embodiment of an antenna device according to the invention.
- reference numeral 1 designates an antenna device for mobile telephony.
- the antenna device comprises an antenna mast 2 and an elongated antenna module 4 whose longitudinal direction extends at least substantially in an axial direction of the antenna mast 2.
- the antenna module 4 is of curved design (see Fig. 1) and in view of a setting possibility of the elevation of the antenna, with setting possibility is to be described in more detail hereinbelow, the longitudinal direction of the antenna module will generally not be entirely parallel to the axial axis of the antenna mast. Both directions are indicated in the Figure by arrows 6 and 8 respectively.
- the antenna module 4 is connected to the antenna mast 2 for rotation through a limited angle about a horizontal axis of rotation 10.
- the antenna device 1 further comprises an adjusting mechanism 12 for setting an angle ⁇ enclosed by the axial axis of the antenna mast in the longitudinal direction of the antenna module (see also the angle ⁇ enclosed by arrows 6 and 8).
- the adjusting mechanism 12 is located adjacent a bottom side 14 of the antenna module 4.
- the axis of rotation 10 is located above the adjusting mechanism 12.
- the angle ⁇ can be varied.
- the angle ⁇ will be set so that the gain of the antenna indicated by the arrow 16 in Fig. 1 is directed slightly obliquely downwards.
- the arrow 16 extends at least substantially parallel to the horizon, so that the angle ⁇ will generally have to be increased by setting. Because the adjusting mechanism 12 is located adjacent the bottom side 14 of the antenna module 4, it can be operated by a person without generally requiring the use of a ladder.
- the adjusting mechanism 12 comprises a scissor-shaped bracket, a first end 16 of which is connected to the antenna mast and a second end 18 of which is connected to the antenna module 4.
- the antenna module 4 comprises an extruded section 20, hatched in Fig. 2.
- the section 20 is manufactured from aluminum.
- the extruded section 20 comprises- a tubular base body 22 whose longitudinal direction extends in the longitudinal direction of the antenna module.
- the antenna module comprises a number of antenna units 24.
- a cross section of a single antenna module 24 is shown in Fig. 3.
- the antenna units 24 are mounted on an outer side of the extruded section.
- the extruded section 20 is connected to the antenna mast 2 for rotation about the horizontal axis of rotation 10.
- the antenna mast comprises two brackets 26 to which the antenna module is rotatably connected.
- Said adjusting mechanism 12 is connected to the extruded section as well. Hence, in this example, it applies that the free end 18 of the bracket 16 is connected to the extruded section.
- a plurality of antenna units are connected to the extruded section 20 so as to be shifted relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 6 of the antenna module.
- a portion 27 of an outer side of a base body has an at least substantially flat surface functioning as a reflector which, in use, reflects radio signals from or to the antenna units 24. This involves the presence of an interspace 29 between the antenna units 24 and said outer side 27 of the base body 22 which outer side functions as reflector.
- the extruded section 20 further comprises two support arms 28, each extending from the surface 27, functioning as reflector, in a direction away from the surface.
- the antenna units 24 are included between these support arms and connected to these support arms, while each of the antenna units 24 is connected to the support arms 28 for rotation about a horizontal axis of rotation 30. Hence, for each of the antenna units 24, the rotation about the axis of rotation 30 associated with the relevant antenna unit 24 can be set. Generally, the antenna units 24 will be set in combination to form a phased-array antenna.
- the extruded section 20 has as an advantage that it performs several functions.
- the extruded section 20 provides the antenna module with the required stiffness. Further, the extruded section provides the rotatable suspension about the axis of rotation 10. In addition, the extruded section provides said reflector surface 27. Also, the adjusting mechanism 16 can engage the extruded section 20. Finally, the extruded section carries the various antenna units 24.
- the antenna module further comprises a radome 32 which, together with the extruded section 20, forms a housing which encloses a space 34, in which the antenna units 24 are accommodated.
- the radome is connected to the support arms adjacent free ends 36 of the support arms 28.
- the antenna module further comprises a cap 38 of a U-shaped cross section.
- the extruded section 20 is located between the cap 38 and the radome 32. By the cap 38 and the extruded section 20, a space 40 is enclosed, in which wiring 42 for the antenna modules 24 can be included. This wiring is also shown in Fig. 1. As appears from Fig. 1, the cap 38 does not extend throughout the length of the antenna module.
- the antenna device may also comprise two or more elongated antenna modules. Such situation is shown in Fig. 4. Each of the two antenna modules 4, 4' shown in Fig. 4 are connected to the antenna mast 2 for rotation about a horizontal axis of rotation 10 and 10' respectively. Such variants are also understood to fall within the framework of the invention.
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Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| AU54324/00A AU5432400A (en) | 1999-06-09 | 2000-06-08 | Antenna module |
| EP00939198A EP1103084A1 (en) | 1999-06-09 | 2000-06-08 | Antenna module |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| NL1012278A NL1012278C2 (en) | 1999-06-09 | 1999-06-09 | Antenna module. |
| NL1012278 | 1999-06-09 |
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| WO2000076024A1 true WO2000076024A1 (en) | 2000-12-14 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| PCT/NL2000/000394 Ceased WO2000076024A1 (en) | 1999-06-09 | 2000-06-08 | Antenna module |
Country Status (4)
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| EP (1) | EP1103084A1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU5432400A (en) |
| NL (1) | NL1012278C2 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2000076024A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2004025784A1 (en) * | 2002-09-12 | 2004-03-25 | Radio Components Sweden Ab | An antenna system, as well as a method for manufacturing the same |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2552560A1 (en) * | 1983-09-23 | 1985-03-29 | Thomson Csf | Dispersive array of radiating elements |
| US4987425A (en) * | 1987-11-13 | 1991-01-22 | Dornier System Gmbh | Antenna support structure |
| US5030961A (en) * | 1990-04-10 | 1991-07-09 | Ford Aerospace Corporation | Microstrip antenna with bent feed board |
| US5625365A (en) * | 1995-03-10 | 1997-04-29 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Dual-frequency microwave radio antenna system |
| US5742258A (en) * | 1995-08-22 | 1998-04-21 | Hazeltine Corporation | Low intermodulation electromagnetic feed cellular antennas |
| WO1998057191A1 (en) * | 1997-06-11 | 1998-12-17 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | Self calibrating radar system |
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| US4745412A (en) * | 1985-05-10 | 1988-05-17 | Chu Associates, Inc. | Lightweight tower assemblies for antennas and the like |
| NZ235010A (en) * | 1990-08-22 | 1993-12-23 | Deltec New Zealand | Dipole panel antenna with electrically tiltable beam. |
| WO1997000221A1 (en) * | 1995-06-14 | 1997-01-03 | Abbeydean Limited | Device for dispensing nested articles |
| US5844529A (en) * | 1997-04-07 | 1998-12-01 | Electromagnetic Sciences, Inc. | Antenna enclosure with a stress-free connection along the length of the radome |
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- 1999-06-09 NL NL1012278A patent/NL1012278C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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- 2000-06-08 EP EP00939198A patent/EP1103084A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2000-06-08 WO PCT/NL2000/000394 patent/WO2000076024A1/en not_active Ceased
- 2000-06-08 AU AU54324/00A patent/AU5432400A/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2552560A1 (en) * | 1983-09-23 | 1985-03-29 | Thomson Csf | Dispersive array of radiating elements |
| US4987425A (en) * | 1987-11-13 | 1991-01-22 | Dornier System Gmbh | Antenna support structure |
| US5030961A (en) * | 1990-04-10 | 1991-07-09 | Ford Aerospace Corporation | Microstrip antenna with bent feed board |
| US5625365A (en) * | 1995-03-10 | 1997-04-29 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Dual-frequency microwave radio antenna system |
| US5742258A (en) * | 1995-08-22 | 1998-04-21 | Hazeltine Corporation | Low intermodulation electromagnetic feed cellular antennas |
| WO1998057191A1 (en) * | 1997-06-11 | 1998-12-17 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | Self calibrating radar system |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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| See also references of EP1103084A1 * |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2004025784A1 (en) * | 2002-09-12 | 2004-03-25 | Radio Components Sweden Ab | An antenna system, as well as a method for manufacturing the same |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| NL1012278C2 (en) | 2000-12-12 |
| EP1103084A1 (en) | 2001-05-30 |
| AU5432400A (en) | 2000-12-28 |
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