ОБЛУЧАТЕЛЬ ПАРАБОЛИЧЕСКОЙ АНТЕННЫ

Облучатель параболической антенны относится к антенной технике, используемой в системах связи и телевизионного приема, эксплуатируемых на наземных и спутниковых радиолиниях. Техническим результатом является создание конструкции облучателя параболической антенны, обладающей управляемой диаграммой направленности, адаптируемой к различным зеркалам и обеспечивающей достаточно полную засветку их внутренней поверхности. Конструктивно облучатель выполнен из двух полукруглых рамок с периметром, равным половине рабочей длины волны, установленных ортогонально друг к другу и к плоскому экрану круглой формы. Экран вместе с рамками крепится к основанию трубчатой опоры, устанавливаемой на оси параболической антенны так, чтобы рамки были обращены к внутренней поверхности зеркала. Обе рамки в диаметрально противоположных точках сквозь отверстия в экране возбуждаются через схему фазирования и настраиваются с помощью короткозамкнутых шлейфов, установленных внутри опорной штанги. 2 ил.

Угломестный привод радиотелескопа

Изобретение относится к антенной технике , преимущественно к большим зеркальным радиотелескопам. Цель изобретения состоит в расширении зоны быстрого поворота радиотелескопа и в повышении надеж- ности защиты в аварийном режиме. Угломестный привод радиотелескопа содержит зубчатый обод 1 подвижной части, электродвигатель с редуктором 2 и коренной шестерней, ограничитель 3 скорости с тормозом и сцепной муфтой, концевые выключатели и пружинные буферы 6. Один из пружинных буферов 6 снабжен рычажной системой, которая при входе подвижной части радиотелескопа в зону предельных узлов передает смещение пружинного буфера 6 через рычаги 7, 8 и тяги 9 на сцепную муфту и тормоз ограничителя 3 скорости Рычажная система, воздействуя на сцепную муфту, отключает редуктор 2 от электродвигателя и включает дополнительный тормоз ограничителя 3 скорости, гася инерцию движения подвижной части радиотеле- скопа Привод дублирует концевые выключатели и срабатывает в аварийном режиме , защищая радиотелескоп от поломок ...

Способ юстировки и настройки антенн станций тропосферных линий связи

Satellite Antenna Adjustment Mechanism

A satellite antenna mounting apparatus with two spaced parts 20, 22 for adjustment connected through apertures by a shaft 24 which is at least partially threaded, with rotation of the shaft causing the second part 22 to move along a slot and cause relative pivoting of two portions 4, 6 about an axis offset to the adjustment parts. The second part 22 is located with both portions 4, 6 and may protrude through the slot which may be linear and located in the portion 4 in which the first part 20 is located. The parts 20, 22 may comprise a body and a housing with ribs, grooves and recesses to locate the parts and a helical coil in part 22 to allow for rotation. The shaft may have an exterior biasing spring (26, figure 3a) with stops and allow for azimuthal adjustment between portions 4, 6. The position of the satellite dish may be adjustable using the bracket in both horizontal and elevated directions. The satellite aerial bracket reduces movement or backlash when fine tuning alignment.

RADIO WAVE LENS ANTENNA APPARATUS

A small-sized and lightweight radio wave lens antenna apparatus which has a high degree of freedom to select installation sites, compactly installed on wall faces, and mitigated in installation restrictions in space. A semispherical Luneberg lens (2) is mounted on a reflector (1), and an antenna element (4) is provided by support with a holder (3), and a mounting section (5) is provided to mount those elements by integral combination on the reflector (1) in an installation section such as wall face with the reflector (1) almost vertical. Alternatively, the reflector (1) is shaped with a lack of the region except a part to reflect waves from directions in a required range, preferably in a sector shape. The semispherical Luneberg lens (2) can be mounted on the reflector (2) in the state of offset toward the small circle arc edge (1b) of the sector. Further, the antenna apparatus with the semispherical Luneberg lens (2) mounted on the reflector (1) is provided with a support arm (9) that strides ...

REAL-WORLD PERSPECTIVE DISPLAY FOR USE WITH AN INDEPENDENT AIRCRAFT LANDING MONITOR SYSTEM

ROTARY ANTENNA, SCANNER USING SUCH AN ANTENNA, AND DEVICE FOR INSPECTING PERSONS

The antenna comprises at least one waveguide having a rectangular section (24) and a cylinder (21) having an opening along a helical line, said cylinder having a rotary movement relative to the waveguide placed inside said cylinder, the waveguide being open opposite the inner face of said cylinder, which forms a microwave short-circuit to close the guide, characterised in that two cavities (62, 63) are provided on either side of the guide, parallel to same, along the whole length of same, the openings of the cavities being substantially in the plane of the opening (61) of the guide. The invention applies, for example, to the detection of concealed objects carried by persons, in particular dangerous objects.

GROUND TO AIR ANTENNA ARRAY

An array antenna with each antenna element in the array being physically tilted away from a base plane of the array. End antenna elements are tilted at a higher angle than regular antenna elements. The radiation pattern, the end antenna elements can provide coverage directly above the antenna array (i.e. at 90 degrees to the horizontal) for different electrical tilts.

Gerät zur räumlichen Funk-Rückstrahlpeilung

Radar-Richtantennenanordnung

Radar-Richtantennen-Anordnung

Rückstrahlortungsgerät mit linearer Abtastung

Radar-Richtantennenanordnung

Radar-Richtantennenanordnung mit periodisch geschwenktem Reflektor

Electrical pivoting device

The pivoting device, with which the frequency can be controlled, can be used as a chopper device in a radiometric instrument. To control the frequency of oscillation of the swinging lever (SK) of this pivoting device, a standstill is produced in each oscillation in at least one of the two end positions (AG) of the pivoting movement during a predetermined time ( tau ) by means of a holding device (HM). A pulse generator (IG) generates a holding pulse sequence in order to control the holding device (HM). ...

Antenna, adjusting device for adjusting horizontal azimuth angle of antenna, and transmission mechanism

Electronic communication antenna support

Satellite pot with cleaning function

Improved satellite receiving antenna

Improvements brought to the radar systems of detection

DIRECTIONAL SATELLITE ANTENNA HAS MOTORIZATION INTEGREE

AIRCRAFT LANDING MONITOR SYSTEM AND DISPLAY

ANTENNA DEVICE

An antenna device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention comprises: an antenna module; a radio remote head (RRH) for receiving signals from the antenna module and a base station; guide modules which guide the RRH, in a slanted state, to slide and move from the antenna module, mounts one end portion of the RRH to be rotated, and mounts the other end portion of the RRH to move in a direction vertical to the sliding movement direction; connection modules provided on a surface where the antenna module and the RRH face each other, and electrically connecting the RRH and the antenna module; and coupling modules provided on one side of the RRH, and moving the connection modules to fasten or separate the connection modules. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

positioner for parabolic antenna

HYBRID STEERABLE AVIONIC ANTENNA

A telecommunications antenna system for use with an aircraft is described that includes an aperture that is mounted at an angle relative to the horizon plane that does not change during system operation. Additional angle of elevation for adjustment of azimuth is provided by electronic means, such as a Rotman lens, while rotation within the horizon plane is provided by a rotating mechanism. Also disclosed is a radome for use with such an antenna system, which is provided dimensioned to accommodate the at a large value of the mounting angle and which can be trimmed to accommodate the system at smaller values of the mounting angle in order to minimize the impact on aircraft aerodynamics.

APPARATUS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATIONS TO AERIAL PLATFORMS

Apparatus, systems and methods for the provision of high data rate and high throughput communications link for drones, in a bandwidth efficient manner. One set of embodiments describe apparatus and methods to mitigate interference from other systems when using the unlicensed radio frequency bands such as the Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) bands. Apparatus and methods are also described to enable association of the drone radio sub-system with an “optimal” cell site, such as when the drone uses a directional antenna beam to maximize system throughput. Configurations of a mechanically steerable directional antenna aperture are also disclosed. Other embodiments describe systems and methods to mitigate excessive amounts of interference, and to provide a reliable communications link for signaling and other mission-critical messages. 1. Apparatus for receiving broadband access via a network of cell sites comprising one or more base stations , each base station comprising a cell radio sub-system , and a cell antenna sub-system configured to form at least one directional beam; the apparatus comprising:a drone radio sub-system, a position location determination unit, and a drone antenna sub-system comprising an antenna aperture configured to form a steerable directional beam; store a plurality of position locations associated with a plurality of cell sites of the network of cell sites;', 'instruct the drone antenna sub-system to steer a beam toward a specific cell site based on a drone position coordinate and a specific position coordinate of the specific cell site;', 'measure a downlink signal quality measurement on a received signal from the specific cell site; and', 'receive uplink signal quality measurements provided within the received signal from the specific cell site, wherein the uplink signal quality measurements are associated with the specific cell site., 'wherein the drone radio sub-system is further configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Portable satellite communication apparatus

A portable satellite communication apparatus constituted by a body portion and an antenna portion, wherein the antenna portion is attached on an azimuth angle adjustor provided on the body portion so that the upper surface of the antenna portion is made to be the transmission/reception direction of radio waves and the antenna portion is made rotatable so as to act also as a cover for covering the body portion. The antenna portion can be adjusted with respect to its azimuth angle, elevation angle and polarization angle. A panel portion and a handling instruction indicating portion are provided on the upper surface of the body portion and a lamp is provided on the antenna support portion so as to illuminate the panel portion and the handling instruction indicating portion to facilitate the handling of the apparatus in the night or the like. On the body portion, a handset storing portion which stores a handset for telephone call, and a panel portion provided with various indication portions ...

Antenna assembly

An assembly of mechanically steerable directional radio antennas, comprising a primary antenna and at least one secondary antenna, arranged such that the or each secondary antenna is capable of being physically steered over a limited azimuthal arc relative to the primary antenna, and is at least partially within the swept volume of the primary antenna. By allowing the swept volumes of the antennas to overlap, a compact assembly can be provided, while by limiting the azimuthal movement of the secondary antennas relative to the primary, it can be arranged that the antennas do not foul each other.

MOVABLE DEVICE

A movable device includes a fuselage and a navigation antenna arranged at an edge portion of the fuselage. The navigation antenna is tilted relative to the fuselage. One side of the navigation antenna proximal to a center portion of the fuselage is at a higher level than another side of the navigation antenna distal from the center portion of the fuselage. 1. A movable device comprising:a fuselage; anda navigation antenna arranged at an edge portion of the fuselage;wherein the navigation antenna is tilted relative to the fuselage, and one side of the navigation antenna proximal to a center portion of the fuselage is at a higher level than another side of the navigation antenna distal from the center portion of the fuselage.2. The movable device according to claim 1 , wherein the navigation antenna is arranged at an end portion of the fuselage.3. The movable device according to claim 1 , wherein:the navigation antenna is a first navigation antenna arranged at a head portion of the movable device; 'a second navigation antenna arranged at a tail portion of the movable device.', 'the movable device further comprising4. The movable device according to claim 3 , wherein:the first navigation antenna is configured to operate when the movable device moves forward; andthe second navigation antenna is configured to operate when the movable device moves backward.5. The movable device according to claim 1 , wherein the navigation antenna is arranged at a side of the fuselage.6. The portable device according to claim 1 , wherein:the navigation antenna is tilted at a preset angle with respect to the fuselage; andthe preset angle is positively correlated with a distance between the navigation antenna and the center portion of the fuselage.7. The movable device according to claim 1 , wherein:the navigation antenna is titled at a preset angle with respect to a plane formed by a roll axis and a pitch axis of the movable device.8. The movable device according to claim 7 , wherein:the ...

ПРИВОД УГЛОМЕСТНОГО ВРАЩЕНИЯ ОСТРОНАПРАВЛЕННОЙ АНТЕННЫ

Сущность изобретения: привод выполнен в виде толкателя 9 с приводным винтовым механизмом 11, ходовая гайка 22 которого шарнирно связана с кронштейном 10 зеркальной системы 1 антенны, а нижний конец ходового винта шарнирно связан с ползуном 7, установленным с возможностью поступательного перемещения по направляющей 6, расположенной в угломестной плоскости антенны, и снабженным приводом 8, например цепным, перемещения ползуна по направляющей и фиксатором. 5 ил.

ПРИВОДНАЯ СИСТЕМА АЗИМУТАЛЬНОГО ВРАЩЕНИЯ АНТЕННЫ

Сущность изобретения: приводная система азимутального вращения антенны содержит приводные катки 2, расположенные в углах платформы 1 антенны, винтовой привод, включающий ходовой винт 8 и ходовую гайку 6. Ходовой винт соединен двухосным шарниром с углом платформы 1 антенны, а ходовая гайка - с ползуном 12, установленным на кольцевом рельсе с возможностью перемещения вдоль рельса, снабженным направляющими этого перемещения и фиксатором его положения. Система снабжена устройством отключения приводов катков при включенном фиксаторе. 6 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ПАРАБОЛИЧЕСКОЙ АНТЕННЫ "МЕРГЕ"

Использование: спутниковые антенны. Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит рефлектор, излучатель с радиатором, стойку, опору. Система установлена на опоре с возможностью поворота и снабжена стопорными болтами. На стойке закреплен рефлектор. Излучатель с радиатором установлен на рефлекторе посредством держателей, которые выполнены в резьбовых отверстиях, выполненных непосредственно в радиаторе. В стойке выполнен продольный паз, в котором закреплена втулка 8, внутри которой пропущен стержень 11 переменной длины. Втулка и стержень переменной длины снабжены фиксаторами. Перемещая втулку 8 вдоль паза стойки 9, производит грубую наводку антенны по углу места. С помощью стержня переменной длины 11, соединенного с рефлектором, производят точную наводку. 4 ил.

ОПОРНО-ПОВОРОТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение может быть использовано при разработке опорно-поворотных устройств антенных систем без точек опоры в осях вращения, в частности в антенных системах стендов для измерения радиотехнических характеристик обтекателей и других радиопрозрачных защитных устройств. Техническим результатом является повышение точности измерения радиотехнических характеристик путем повышения точности позиционирования объекта. Сущность изобретения состоит в том, что опорно-поворотное устройство в виде связанного с объектом и направляющего его по дуге окружности механизма, выполненного в виде движущейся в кулисе дуги, которая снабжена ребром жесткости в плоскости, перпендикулярной оси вращения, а кулиса оснащена системой из 9-11 опорных подшипников, установленных на эксцентриках и контактирующих с плоскими (не менее двух подшипников) и цилиндрической (не менее трех подшипников) опорными поверхностями дуги. Опорная цилиндрическая поверхность дуги поджата к опорным подшипникам посредством подпружиненных подшипников ...

ОПОРНО-ПОВОРОТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Заявленное изобретение относится к устройствам для измерения характеристик объектов исследования при изменении двух угловых координат их ориентации в пределах ограниченного угла поворота. Опорно-поворотное устройство (ОПУ) содержит азимутальный и элевационный позиционеры, оси вращения которых пересекаются в требуемой точке вращения объекта исследования, элевационный позиционер содержит каретку, способную перемещаться по направляющему профилю, который имеет форму дуги окружности с центром, расположенным в точке вращения объекта исследования, на каретке установлен азимутальный позиционер, поворотная платформа которого соединена штангой с объектом исследования в выбранном месте объекта. Технический результат заключается в расширении функциональных возможностей по величине угла азимутального позиционирования, повышении механической прочности конструкции, повышении точности измерений, благодаря снижению влияния элементов конструкции на результаты измерений характеристик объекта исследования.

КРИВОШИПНО-ШАТУННЫЙ ПРИВОД УГЛОМЕСТНОГО ВРАЩЕНИЯ АНТЕННЫ

Кривошипно-шатунный привод угломестного вращения антенны относится к области остронаправленных антенн с угломестным вращением. Шатун выполнен в виде стойки переменной длины, изменяющей свою длину с помощью винтового приводного механизма. Стойка представляет собой ходовой винт, установленный в подшипниках в цилиндрическом корпусе, ось цилиндра которого перпендикулярна оси винта и угломестной оси. Наличие осей вращения в нижней и осей в верхней части шатуна делает его соединения с ползуном и кривошипом двухосными.

Угломестный привод радиотелескопа

Опорно-поворотное устройство антенны радиотелескопа

Изобретение относится к антенной технике, а именно к конструкциям опорно-поворотных устройств (ОПУ) преимущественно больших антенн радиотелескопов Целью изобретения является повышение точности наведения антенны по углу места при воздействии на нее ветровых нагрузок ОПУ антенны радиотелескопа содержит горизонтальную платформу 1 с диагональными элементами 2, две боковые башни 3 с опорами 4 вала 5, угломестный привод с ведомым колесом 6 и ведущим колесом 7, соединенным через качающийся стержень 8 и четыре звена 9-12 с горизонтальной платформой 1. Звенья 9-12 выполнены из стержней , соединенных друг с другом и ОПУ шарнирно и установленных так, что стержни звеньев 9 и 12 попарно симметричны плоскости ведомого колеса 6, в которой лежат стержни звеньев 10 и 11. При воздействии ветровых нагрузок на антенну и смещении опор 4 с боковыми башнями 3 происходят геометрические изменения четырехзвенни- ков 9-12, вызывающие параллельное перемещение в вертикальном и горизонтальном направлениях ведущего колеса ...

Азимутальный привод радиотелескопа

Изобретение относится к антенной технике. Цель изобретения - повышение ресурса работы и нагрузочной способности путем самоустановки выходной шестерни азимутального привода радиотелескопа . Устр-во содержит зубчатый венец, установленный на неподвижном основании, редуктор (Р) 3 с выходной шестерней (ВШ) 4, закрепленной на платформе. Закрепление Р 3 к платформе выполнено с помощью стержня 6. Стержень 6 выполнен упругим. Один его конец закреплен на платформе , а др. - через шаровой шарнир 7 в центре ВШ 4. Р 3 снабжен двумя боковыми узлами. Один из них закрепляет Р 3 с помощью шарового шарнира В с гибкой пластиной 9. Другой сострит из эксцентриковой оси 10 с роликом t1, контактирующим с упором, установленным на платформе. Под Р 3 на платформе установлены два уравновешивающих ролика. Центры боковых узлов и ВШ 4 расположены на прямой, перпендикулярной линии, соединяющей центры зубчатого венца и ВШ 4 и проходящей через середину их ширины. 5 ил. с (Л ЭО 00 00 ...

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Biaxiale Drehstruktur

Mobile 'phone with antenna pointing away from user's head

A mobile 'phone is provided with an antenna 2 which is arranged to point away from the user's head 4, i.e. it does not lie in the plane of the 'phone, so as to minimize the emission of radiated energy 3 in the direction of the user's head. Alternatively, the antenna may swivel or extend to point away from the user's head and the extension or swivelling of the antenna may happen automatically when the 'phone is opened for use or when the answer button is pressed. Preferably a radiation shield is incorporated into the 'phone, so as to be located between the antenna and the user's head when the 'phone is used, to further reduce the radiation emission towards the user.

Jointed antenna

An antenna arrangement comprises a first 2 and second 3 portion, and a joint 10, which is arranged between the first and second portions to allow the orientation between the two portions to be changed, and which has an internal passageway 22 allowing a cable 23 to pass from the first portion to an active antenna element in the second portion. Preferably the joint has holes 18, 19, arranged about the joint pivot axis (4, Figure 1), which cooperate with pivot members 20 extending from the first portion and has a nose which secures it to the second portion. The portions may be cylindrical and the pivot axis may be at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the first portion. Indentations 27 (or 31, Figure 4) may be provided on the joint for cooperation with pins 28 or flat springs (35, Figure 4) on the first portion to hold the portions at set angles.

Mobile phone antenna arrangement

ANTENNA POSITION ADJUSTER FOR RADIO TELESWITCHING SYSTEMS

HIGHLY EXACT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR AN ANTENNA FOOD MECHANISM

PORTABLE RADIO ANTENNA FOR ADJUSTING A DIFFERENT SINKING ANGLE

Electromagnetic induction coupling apparatus

Antenna device for mobile telephony

REAL-WORLD PERSPECTIVE DISPLAY FOR USE WITH AN INDEPENDENT AIRCRAFT LANDING MONITOR SYSTEM

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BASE STATION ANTENNA

The invention relates to an improved antenna control device and to a corresponding antenna and a corresponding improved method. The invention is characterized in that the control device (13) comprises a control electronics (41), and that said control device (13) further comprises an electric motor (51). An antenna control device can be retrofitted outside the protective cover for mobile radio antennae or preferably as a complete unit below said protective cover.

INDEPENDENT AIRCRAFT LANDING MONITOR SYSTEM

Lifting-type communication tower convenient to maintain

Subway LTE combined antenna convenient to use

Mounting bracket for antenna

Antenna fixing device and antenna assembly

Vehicle-mounted equipment antenna

5G antenna mounting structure and angle adjusting system

The invention discloses a 5G antenna mounting structure and an angle adjusting system applied to the field of 5G antennae, the structure realizes adjustment of an antenna angle through an angle adjuster and an antenna pedestal, a driving cylinder is started to rotate by means of an angle adjusting module, and the driving cylinder drives an adjusting plate to drive an antenna body to rotate by means of friction force. Therefore, automatic adjustment of the declination angle of the antenna is achieved, the trouble that a worker climbs to adjust the declination angle is omitted, a loop is formed between the conductive part and the resistor strips with different resistance values during adjustment, the current in the loop is detected through the current detector, and the adjustment angle is displayed in real time through the angle adjustment feedback module. In addition, a clamping raised head is pushed to be recessed into a rubber film by injecting water into a positioning plate, so that the ...

DEVICE OF RECEPTION BY SATELLITE COMPRISING A PLANE ANTENNA

Antenna directed for radar

DEVICE FOR MOVING A ACCORDING TO ALTERNATING ROTARY MOTIONS, IN PARTICULAR A RADAR ANTENNA

PROCESS OF DISTRIBUTION OF the COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN a CELL Of a NETWORK OF RADIOCOMMUNICATION, DEVICE AND STATION BASIC CORRESPONDENTS

L'invention concerne un procédé de répartition des communications établies par des terminaux de radiocommunication, au sein d'une cellule géographique d'un réseau de radiocommunication, la cellule géographique étant subdivisée en au moins deux secteurs géographiques. Selon la présente invention, le procédé comprend une étape de modification, par rotation, de l'orientation des secteurs au sein de ladite cellule.

DEVICE OF RECEPTION BY SATELLITE COMPRISING A PLANE ANTENNA

L'invention concerne un dispositif de réception par satellite comportant une antenne plane (1). Il comporte un support de fixation (10), l'antenne plane (1) présente un axe de rotation (2) disposé dans un plan de symétrie de l'antenne (1) et un dispositif d'entraînement lié fonctionnellement au support de fixation (10) et à l'antenne (1) pour faire pivoter celle-ci autour de son axe de rotation (2).

Single cable multi-user system for satellite TV receivers

La présente invention a pour objet un système monocâble et multi-utilisateurs d'orientation d'antenne satellite de télécommunication.Le dispositif est constitué d'une centrale électronique de gestion moteur (10) équipée d'un microprocesseur et d'une mémoire non volatile stockant les paramètres du système, cette centrale étant située à proximité du moteur de positionnement de l'antenne et raccordée uniquement par câble (4) coaxial d'une part à la tête hyperfréquence (7) de l'antenne et, d'autre part à un boîtier interface (6) utilisateur raccordé au récepteur satellite (5).Il est destiné à être associé aux antennes paraboliques utilisées d'une façon générale pour la réception de signaux émis par les satellites géostationnaires, et en particulier pour la réception d'émissions de télévision, qu'il s'agisse d'installations professionnelles ou domestiques.

Antenna position setting mechanism

ANTENNA APPARATUS DISGUISED AS A POST

LEVEL INDICATOR COMPRISING AN ENERGY TRANSMISSION DEVICE

device of control for adjustment of an angle of distinct degradation especially of antenna of pertaining mobile radio to a station of base as well as a corresponding antenna and a process for variation of a degradation angle

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK CONFIGURABILITY IN A WIRELESS NETWORK

A node and method are described for providing more flexible access to a wireless network. The node has scanning circuitry for performing a scanning operation to detect one or more wireless backhaul nodes and a performance characteristic associated with each of the one or more wireless backhaul nodes. This scanning operation is performed for each of a plurality of antenna directions. Filter circuitry is also provided to store a reference to the one or more wireless backhaul nodes, a value of the performance characteristic associated with the one or more wireless backhaul nodes, and an antenna position during the scanning operation, which are stored in a candidate list on the basis of a condition. The node also comprises data processing circuitry to select a selected wireless backhaul node from the candidate list based on the performance characteristic.

AN APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SPACING OF EACH ELEMENT IN AN ANTENNA ARRAY

An apparatus for controlling spacing of each element for an antenna array in a wireless communication equipment, comprising: a plurality of antenna elements, for receiving and transmitting radio signals, wherein at least one antenna element's position is adjustable; at least one connecting unit, connected with the position-adjustable antenna element, for changing said antenna element's position and transferring the radio signals received by said antenna element, and transferring the radio signals to be transmitted by said wireless communication equipment to said antenna element; and at least one feeding component, connected with said connecting unit, for outputting the radio signals transferred through said connecting unit, and transferring the radio signals to be transmitted to said connecting unit.

Independent adjustable azimuth multi-band antenna fixture

A combination antenna fixture is configured to accommodate adjustment of independent azimuths for each frequency band of operation of antennas of a mobile telephone network. The antennas may be mounted within a single radome or housing used to protect the antennas from environmental conditions. Each of the antennas may be coupled to a different movable mounting device within a radome, which may enable directing the azimuth for each antenna independently. By directing the azimuth independently for each antenna, the signal coverage area for each antenna may be customized to optimize coverage over a geographic area.

CABLE TENSION MECHANISM FOR AN ANTENNA

A system comprises a hinged antenna adapted to reside within a slot, an electrical cable connected to the antenna, and a cable tension mechanism. The cable tension mechanism receives the electrical cable from the antenna and pulls on the cable when the hinged antenna is in the slot and also when the hinged antenna is rotated to a deployed position at least partially outside the slot.

Elevation angle control apparatus for satellite-tracking antenna

The present invention relates to an artificial satellite tracking antenna installed in moving objects, such as vehicles, ships, trains, or the like, and automatically tracking position of the satellite such that viewers may conveniently watch satellite broadcasting when in motion without adjusting the antenna. In order to adjust elevation angle of the antenna 10, an elevation angle control apparatus includes a belt 50 in which one end 52 is fixed to the supporting bracket 30 and the other end 54 is fixed to an upper end 22 of the frame 20, a driving motor 60 for driving the belt 50, a fixed pulley 70 disposed between the driving motor 60 and the belt 50 fixed to the supporting bracket 30, a movable pulley 80 disposed between the fixed pulley 70 and the one end 52 of the belt 50 fixed to the supporting bracket 30, and a rod 90, in which the movable pulley 80 is rotatably fixed to one end 92 thereof and the other end 94 thereof is pivotally fixed to the frame 20, wherein the belt 50 is connected ...

Antenna apparatus of mobile communication terminal

Disclosed is an antenna apparatus for a mobile communication terminal which reduces exposure to a terminal user of electromagnetic radiation emitted from the antenna when the terminal is in use. There is provided a folding type mobile communication terminal comprising a plurality of gears installed in the hinge of the terminal to for varying an angle between the antenna and the terminal body. The angle corresponds to an angle of rotation by the first folding body with respect to the second folding body of the terminal.

DRONE ENCROACHMENT AVOIDANCE MONITOR

Disclosed are examples of systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products for locating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). A region of airspace may be scanned with two scanning apparatuses. Each scanning apparatus may include one or more directional Radio Frequency (RF) antennae. The two scanning apparatuses may have different locations. Radio frequency signals emitted by a UAV can be received at each of the two scanning apparatuses. The received radio frequency signals can be processed to determine a first location of the UAV. 1. A method for detecting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a sensitive security area , the method comprising:scanning, with a plurality of scanning apparatuses, a region of airspace associated with the sensitive security area, each scanning apparatus comprising one or more directional Radio Frequency (RF) antennae, each of the scanning apparatuses having different locations, at least one of the scanning apparatuses being connected with a moveable vehicle;receiving first radio frequency signals emitted by a first UAV at the scanning apparatuses, a frequency of the first radio frequency signals being a downlink frequency of the first UAV;processing, based on an angular relationship between the locations of the scanning apparatuses and the first UAV, the first radio frequency signals to determine a first location of the first UAV.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing the first radio frequency signals to a display device, the display device being configured to process the first radio frequency signals to cause display of video associated with a camera associated with the first UAV.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:scanning, with an aircraft-mounted scanning apparatus, a region of ground space associated with the sensitive security area, the aircraft-mounted scanning apparatus comprising one or more further directional RF antennae;receiving, at the aircraft-mounted scanning apparatus, radio frequency signals ...

СПОСОБ И САМОКОРРЕКТИРУЮЩАЯСЯ СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ МОБИЛЬНОЙ АНТЕННЫ

Изобретение относится к системам управления антенной. Технический результат - обеспечение возможности точного определения местонахождения транспортного средства. Способ управления направлением установленной на транспортном средстве антенны содержит определение позиционного решения на основании сигнала изменения направления, выдаваемого из датчика направления, определение энергетического решения на основании указателя интенсивности сигнала, комбинирование позиционного решения и энергетического решения, чтобы вырабатывать сигнал управления антенной, и регулирование направления антенны на основании сигнала управления антенной. Система также действует, чтобы периодически калибровать себя, чтобы компенсировать любые ошибки датчика, чтобы можно было избежать интенсивных калибровочных процедур. 4 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

Сверхширокополосная антенна с устройством адаптивной коррекции диаграммы направленности

Изобретение относится к антенной технике. Антенна содержит диэлектрическую подложку, металлический слой, расположенный на диэлектрической подложке, щель, выполненную в металлическом слое с расширяющимися стенками вдоль ее продольного направления и образующую раскрыв антенны, устройство адаптивной коррекции диаграммы направленности, установленное в раскрыве антенны. При этом устройство адаптивной коррекции диаграммы направленности выполнено из радиопоглощающего материала и расположено на противоположной стороне диэлектрической подложки, между расширяющимися стенками щели либо в диэлектрическом корпусе, в который возможно поместить антенну, и, таким образом, выполнено свободным от контакта со стенками щели для выборочной коррекции главного лепестка диаграммы направленности антенны в раскрыве. Технический результат заключается в возможности выборочно адаптировать главный лепесток диаграммы направленности антенны, сведя к минимуму потери мощности излучения при применении антенны для радиочастотного ...

СПОСОБ И САМОКОРРЕКТИРУЮЩАЯСЯ СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ МОБИЛЬНОЙ АНТЕННЫ

... 1. Способ управления направлением установленной на транспортном средстве антенны, содержащий:определение позиционного решения на основании сигнала изменения направления, выдаваемого из датчика направления;определение энергетического решения на основании указателя интенсивности сигнала;комбинирование позиционного решения и энергетического решения, чтобы вырабатывать сигнал управления антенной; ирегулирование направления антенны на основании сигнала управления антенной.2. Способ по п.1, в котором этап определения позиционного решения содержит:вычисление угла из сигнала изменения направления; исравнение угла с пороговым значением, чтобы определить позиционное решение.3. Способ по п.2, в котором датчик направления является датчиком угловой скорости рыскания, и этап вычисления угла содержит вычисление угла из сигнала изменения направления, выдаваемого из датчика угловой скорости рыскания, на основании коэффициента отклонения (В) и масштабного коэффициента (М).4. Способ по п.3, дополнительно ...

АНТЕННО-ФИДЕРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С ВРАЩАЮЩИМСЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЕМ И ОДНОВРЕМЕННЫМ МЕХАНИЧЕСКИМ СКАНИРОВАНИЕМ ДИАГРАММЫ НАПРАВЛЕННОСТИ

... 1. Антенно-фидерное устройство с вращающимся соединением и одновременным механическим сканированием диаграммы направленности, содержащее рефлектор, облучатель и две волноводные секции, отличающиеся тем, что, с целью упрощения конструкции и уменьшения габаритов при сохранении малых потерь, устройство выполнено так, что центр подвеса и ось вращения антенны совмещены с центром подвеса и осью вращения сканирующего устройства, которое выполнено в виде двух отрезков круглого волновода, один из которых жестко закреплен, а его конец выполнен расширяющимся в виде конического рупора, другой отрезок подвижный, выполнен в виде круглого волновода, на одном конце которого стенки скошены на конус с внешней стороны, а на другом конце он связан с рупорным облучателем антенны, причем подвижный волновод со скошенными стенками введен в конический рупор с зазором, центр подвеса сканирующего устройства совмещен с центром плоскости торцевого среза волновода с сужающимися стенками, а ось вращения сканирующего ...

Угломестный привод радиотелескопа

Изобретение относится к точному машиностроению и может быть использовано в особо крупных радиотелескопах. Целью изобретения является повышение КПД и снижение контактных напряжений на опорных катках пои ветровых нагрузках и возникающих при этом значительных вертикальных смещениях зубчатого обода. Угломестный привод радиотелескопа содержит зубчатый обод 1 подвижной части радиотелескопа, платформу 2, на которой размещены все элементы привода, кроме зубчатого обода 1. Платформа 2 с помощью основного шарнира 3 и листовых кронштейнов 4 одним концом укреплена на неподвижном основании 5, а противоположным концом с помощью двух опорных катков 6 подвешена на зубчатом ободе 1. Под опорными катками 6 закреплена коренная шестерня, внутри которой помещен шаровой шарнир, сквозь который пропущен упруго изогнутый вал Каждый конец вала через шарниры 10 установлен на упругие листовые кронштейны 11, стоящие на основании 5, через упругие элементы с пологой характеристикой 12, выполненные в виде столбов тарельчатых ...

Устройство секторного обзора

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МЕХАНИЧЕСКОГО ОГРАНИЧЕНИЯ УГЛА ПОВОРОТА ВРАЩАЮЩИХСЯ АНТЕНН

Small parabolic antenna having a rotating frame

The parabolic antenna has a rotating frame for rotating its parabolic mirror about an axis (22) which is parallel to the earth's axis. A guide part (2) which is in the form of a circular arc is located on the rotating frame, as a support for a toothed belt (3). The centre point of this guide part (2) coincides with the rotation axis (22) of the rotating frame. The toothed side of the toothed belt (3) rests on the outer circumference of the guide part (2) and it is mounted by means of its two ends (5, 6) on the ends of the guide part (2) or close to the ends of the guide part (2) on a part (7) of the rotating frame which is rigidly connected to the guide part. A pinion (8) whose rotation axis runs parallel to the rotation axis (22) of the rotating frame is supported on a support (9). The support (9) and the guide part (2) can be pivoted relative to one another about the rotation axis (22) of the rotating frame. ...

Portable radio telephone

Improved antenna support system and method of installing the same

The present invention provides a system and method of modifying an existing antenna base station comprising the steps of replacing legacy antenna support brackets (10) with a new mast clamp arrangement (200) coupled with a steering and locking unit (100).

PROCEDURE FOR THE CHANGE OF A SINKING ANGLE OF AN ANTENNA, IN PARTICULAR TO A BASIS STATION A BELONGING PORTABLE RADIO ANTENNA

Antenna assembly

SELF-CORRECTING MOBILE ANTENNA CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

INDEPENDENT AIRCRAFT LANDING MONITOR SYSTEM

REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA ROTOR SYSTEM

A control unit for a rotary T.V. antenna which is responsive to a signal representative of a selected T.V. channel to produce a power output adapted to rotate the antenna to a predetermined appropriate position for receiving the selected T.V. channel such control unit can be responsive to the signal from a remote control T.V. channel selector, ...

Electronic communication support

High-wideband GSM dual-polarized planar antenna

Scale display device and buckle formula adjustment mechanism that returns to zero thereof

Antenna assembly and unmanned aerial vehicle

Antenna Device Whose Vertical and Horizontal Positions can be adjusted

An antenna device includes a support pole, a fixing seat mounted on the support pole, at least one clamping member mounted on the support pole and combined with the fixing seat by at least one locking bolt, and an antenna box mounted on the fixing seat. The fixing seat is provided with a square mounting sleeve which has a mounting chamber and two opposite fixing holes. The antenna box has a square insertion block inserted into the mounting chamber. The insertion block has a plurality of adjusting holes. Thus, the orientation of the antenna box is adjustable so that the antenna box can be disposed at a horizontal position or a vertical position so as to receive a wireless signal exactly and clearly.

Arrangements for beam refinement in a wireless network

A beamforming method is disclosed that includes performing sequential beam transmissions in multiple directions and receiving replies to the transmissions (i.e. a sector search). The received transmissions can include information or channel parameters such as direction of arrival, signal to noise ratio, signal strength, etc., for each sector. Utilizing the parameters transmitted or fed back by the receiver, the transmitter can store control vectors that dictate a beam that can be utilized to commence a beam refinement procedure. In addition, the parameters can be utilized to select and implement a custom sequence to refine the communication channel between the device and the controller. The custom sequence can significantly reduce the time required to create a channel with acceptable qualities such that efficient high speed network communications can be conducted. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Antenna support device

An antenna support device for supporting an antenna is disclosed. The antenna support device includes a support arm, a holder mounted on the support arm, a first connecting member rotatably connected to the holder around a first axis, a second connecting member rotatably connected to the first connecting member around a second axis, and an antenna bracket fixed on the second connecting member, wherein the antenna is fixed on the antenna bracket.

Wireless module with external antenna and connector having the same

A wireless module with an external antenna and a connector with the wireless module are disclosed. The wireless module includes a printed circuit board, a plurality of conductive terminals, a wireless transmission chip, an antenna connector and an external antenna. The plurality of conductive terminals, the wireless transmission chip, and the antenna connector are electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, and the external antenna is coupled to the antenna connector through a connected circuit. The wireless module further includes a casing for covering the printed circuit board, the conductive terminals, the wireless transmission chip, and the antenna connector. A pivot hinge is installed at an end of the casing, and the external antenna is pivotally coupled to the pivot hinge of the casing, so that users can change the angle of the external antenna to adjust the intensity and range of receiving/transmitting signals of the wireless module freely.

Antenna Installation Apparatus and Method

Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling installation of antennas in a cost effective and efficient manner. The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a hollow pole and an elevating mechanism, wherein the elevating mechanism can be used to position antenna equipment located in one or more capsules attached to the elevating mechanism. The antenna equipment may be attached to a removable power source located in the capsule or to a non-removable power source located at the base of the hollow pole. Additionally, the antenna equipment may also be attached to communications equipment adapted to communicate with one or more communications networks. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the capsules may be adapted to rotate around a one or more axis in response to received commands and/or in accordance with instructions stored on a memory module attached to the capsules. 1. An apparatus for enabling installation of antenna equipment , the apparatus comprising:a hollow pole having a base end and a top end, the base end and the top end being opposite each other;an aperture located along a side of the hollow pole;an elevating mechanism located inside the hollow pole; anda capsule for holding an antenna equipment, the capsule being insertable through the aperture and being removably attachable to the elevating mechanism.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the elevating mechanism comprises a pulley mechanism.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the pulley mechanism further comprises at least one of (1) a rope; (2) a cable; (3) a belt; and (4) a chain.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the elevating mechanism comprises a gear mechanism.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a radome attached at the top end of the hollow pole.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the elevating mechanism is further configured to move the capsule from near the base end to near the top end.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising an elevation control mechanism ...

Solar powered transmitter

An embodiment of a light powered transmitter configured for broadcasting an electromagnetic control field to a region is provided. The transmitter includes a housing having a longitudinal axis. The housing includes a photovoltaic cell configured to generate electrical power in response to light and a rechargeable power source configured to store at least a portion of the power generated by the photovoltaic cell. The housing also includes an electromagnetic transmitter and a directional antenna. The directional antenna can be configured to broadcast an electromagnetic (e.g., radio-frequency) control field to a region. The directional antenna can be rotatably mounted in the housing such that the antenna can be rotated around the longitudinal axis. The housing can further include a transparent or translucent optical element configured to receive the light and converge at least a portion of the light onto the photovoltaic cell.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A wireless communication device includes a support and a wireless communication device housing which is seatable in the support. The wireless communication device housing defines a channel in at least a portion thereof and which has a first pivot hole extending through a wall of the channel. An antenna has a first end and extends to a second, free end. The first end defines a pivot. The antenna is disposed in the channel so that the pivot is aligned with the first pivot hole. A pivot pin extends through the first pivot hole at the pivot. 1. A wireless communication device , comprising:a support;a communication device having a housing that defines a channel in at least a portion thereof and having a first pivot hole extending through a wall of the channel;an antenna having a first end and extending to a free end, the first end defining a pivot,wherein the antenna is disposed in the channel so that the pivot is aligned with the first pivot hole; anda pivot pin extending through the first pivot hole at the pivot,wherein the communication device is seatable in the support.2. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the antenna is pivotally mounted about the pivot pin and is movable from a first position in which the free end of the antenna is proximate to the communication device to a second position different than the first.3. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the first position of the antenna has the antenna extending in a generally parallel direction to one surface of the housing of the communication device.4. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the second position has the free end of the antenna moved away from the communication device.5. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna comprises a solid structure extending from the first end to the free end.6. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the solid structure is non-telescoping.7. The wireless ...

Latching Mounting Assembly

Certain aspects are directed to a mounting assembly for mounting an antenna unit or other device. The mounting assembly includes at least one bracket and at least one retaining assembly. The bracket can be movably positioned at multiple orientation angles with respect to a surface. The bracket includes a latching edge that defines multiple recesses. Each of the recesses corresponds to one of the orientation angles. The retaining assembly is positioned adjacent to the bracket. The retaining assembly includes at least one protrusion that can engage one of the recesses to form a latching connection between the bracket and the retaining assembly. The latching connection can retain the bracket at an orientation angle corresponding to the engaged recess. 1. A mounting assembly for mounting a device , the mounting assembly comprising:at least one bracket movably positionable at each of a plurality of orientation angles with respect to a surface and comprising a latching edge defining a plurality of recesses, each of the plurality of recesses corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of orientation angles; andat least one retaining assembly positionable adjacent to the at least one bracket, the at least one retaining assembly comprising at least one protrusion adapted to engage at least one recess of the plurality of recesses to form a latching connection between the at least one bracket and the at least one retaining assembly,wherein the latching connection is configured to retain the at least one bracket at a respective one of the plurality of orientation angles corresponding to the at least one recess.2. The mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bracket is adapted to be laterally positioned with respect to the surface at each of the plurality of orientation angles and further comprising:at least one additional bracket adapted to be movably and longitudinally positioned at each of an additional plurality of orientation angles with respect to the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AIMING AND ALIGNING SELF-INSTALLED BROADCAST SIGNAL RECEIVERS

A signal reception assembly may be installed by a user, and configured to achieve optimal alignment (e.g., perfect or near-perfect alignment) with a particular signal source. The signal reception assembly may receive signals from the signal source, and signal related information may be determined based on processing of the received signals, with the signal related data comprising parameters pertinent to configuring reception of signals from the particular signal source. An electronic device may be coupled to the signal reception assembly, and may be utilized to obtain and/or determine positioning information which may correlate with the positing of the signal reception assembly. Adjustments to aiming and/or alignment of the signal reception assembly, relative to the particular signal source, may be determined based on the positioning information and the signal related data to achieve the optimal alignment. 1. A method , comprising:receiving by a signal reception assembly, signals originating from a particular signal source;determining based on processing of the received signals, signal related data, wherein the signal related data comprises parameters pertinent to configuring reception of signals from the particular signal source; the positioning information comprise one or both of location and directionality related parameters, and', 'the electronic device is coupled to the signal reception assembly such that positioning of the electronic device correlates with positioning of the signal reception assembly; and, 'obtaining by an electronic device that is coupled to the signal reception assembly, positioning information, whereindetermining based on the positioning information and the signal related data, one or more adjustments to aiming and/or alignment of the signal reception assembly relative to the particular signal source.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the signal reception assembly comprises a satellite reception assembly and the particular signal source ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A MOBILE APPLICATION (APP) THAT ASSISTS WITH AIMING OR ALIGNING A SATELLITE DISH OR ANTENNA

An app running on a communication device determines a current position of an antenna, which is to be aligned with a transmitter. The app determines a direction in which the antenna should be oriented so that the antenna is aligned with the transmitter when the communication device is placed by the antenna. The app may generate, based on the determined direction, one or more cues to enable alignment of the antenna so that the current position or a newly determined current position of the antenna is aligned with the determined position of the transmitter. The cues may include audible, visual and/or vibration cues. The app may acquire information from one or more sensors, which are located within the communication device and/or integrated within the antenna. The acquired information may be utilized to determine the current position and/or a newly determined current position of the antenna. 1. A method , comprising: determining a current position of an antenna, which is to be aligned with a transmitter;', 'determining a direction in which said antenna should be oriented so that said antenna is aligned with said transmitter when said communication device is placed by said antenna; and', 'generating based on said determined direction, one or more cues to enable alignment of said antenna so that said current position or a newly determined current position of said antenna is aligned with said determined position of said transmitter., 'on a communication device2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more cues comprise audible cues claim 1 , visual cues and/or vibration cues.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising acquiring information from one or more sensors claim 1 , which are located within said communication device and/or integrated within said antenna claim 1 , wherein said acquired information is utilized to determine said current position and/or a newly determined current position of said antenna.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein ...

Antenna holding device for electromagnetic measuring

An antenna holding device for holding test antennas includes a base, a sliding plate, a holding pole, a first driving unit and a second driving unit. The base defines two parallel linear sliding grooves. The sliding plate is attached to the base and is slidably engaged in the two parallel linear sliding grooves. The holding pole is perpendicularly mounted on the sliding plate. The first driving unit includes a sliding block and an antenna pole. The sliding block is slidably attached to the holding pole, and the antenna pole is mounted on the sliding block. The second driving unit is positioned on the base and drives the sliding plate to move relative to the base.

Hybrid Steerable Avionic Antenna

A telecommunications antenna system for use with an aircraft is described that includes an aperture that is mounted at an angle relative to the horizon plane that does not change during system operation. Additional angle of elevation for adjustment of azimuth is provided by electronic means, such as a Rotman lens, while rotation within the horizon plane is provided by a rotating mechanism. Also disclosed is a radome for use with such an antenna system, which is provided dimensioned to accommodate the at a large value of the mounting angle and which can be trimmed to accommodate the system at smaller values of the mounting angle in order to minimize the impact on aircraft aerodynamics. 1. A telecommunications antenna , comprising:an aperture, wherein the aperture is inclined at a predetermined, nonzero angle relative to a horizon plane;a rotating assembly coupled to the aperture, and configured to rotate the aperture around an axis that is perpendicular to the horizon plane; andan electronic steering assembly configured to adjust an elevation angle of the aperture,wherein the predetermined, nonzero angle is fixed during operation of the telecommunications antenna.2. The telecommunications antenna of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined claim 1 , nonzero angle is fixed on installation of the telecommunications antenna.3. The telecommunications antenna of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined claim 1 , nonzero angle is fixed on manufacture of the telecommunications antenna.4. The telecommunications antenna of claim 1 , further comprising an adjustment mechanism configured to permit adjustment of the predetermined claim 1 , nonzero angle following installation of the telecommunications antenna.5. The telecommunications antenna of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined claim 1 , nonzero angle is from 1° to 20°.6. The telecommunications antenna of claim 1 , wherein transmission and receiving functions are integrated into a single antenna aperture.7. The telecommunications ...

INTEGRATED ANTENNA UNIT WITH BLIND MATE INTERCONNECT

Antenna units and system that has an antenna with at least one docking station, at least one radio unit; and at least one interconnect that includes first and second mating connectors. The first connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the antenna and the second connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the at least one radio unit. The interconnect has radial and axial float for blind mating of the first and second mating connectors. The first connector is mounted on the at least one docking station via a mounting body such that space for the radial float is provided between the mounting body and a housing of the first connector. 1. An antenna unit , comprising:an antenna having at least one docking station;at least one radio unit; andat least one interconnect including first and second mating connectors, said first connector being configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to said antenna and said second connector being configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to said at least one radio unit, said interconnect having radial and axial float for blind mating of said first and second mating connectors,wherein said first connector being mounted on said at least one docking station via a mounting body such that space for the radial float is provided between the mounting body and a housing of the first connector.2. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , wherein said interconnect defines a mating direction that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said antenna.3. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , wherein said interconnect defines a mating direction that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said antenna.4. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , wherein said docking station extends from said antenna in a plane substantially perpendicular to said antenna.5. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , wherein each of said housing and said mounting body ...

ARRAY ANTENNA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR

Array antenna communication system is introduced, which is a communication system that receives a location signal generated by a mobile communication apparatus and accordingly transfers a communication signal with a corresponding phase direction. The system includes an array antenna module and a beamforming circuit. The array antenna module includes a plurality of antenna units arranged in array form. The beamforming circuit is used for receiving a plurality of location signals, a plurality of phase control signals, and transferring a plurality of output signals, wherein the beamforming circuit receives the location signal and accordingly generates the corresponding control signal, and controls the corresponding antenna unit of the array antenna module, so as to enable the antenna unit to move to a position corresponding to a phase and to transfer the plurality of output signals, thereby achieving communication signal enhancement. 1. An array antenna communication system , which is a communication system that receives a location signal generated by a mobile communication apparatus and accordingly transfers a communication signal with a corresponding phase direction , the system comprising:an array antenna module, including a plurality of antenna units arranged in array form;a beamforming circuit for receiving a plurality of location signals, a plurality of phase control signals, and transferring a plurality of output signals, wherein the beamforming circuit receives the location signal and accordingly generates the corresponding control signal, and controls the corresponding antenna unit of the array antenna module, so as to enable the antenna unit to move to a position corresponding to a phase and to transfer the plurality of output signals, thereby achieving communication signal enhancement.2. The array antenna communication system according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile communication apparatus includes one of a mobile phone claim 1 , a computer claim 1 , a ...

Foldable antenna system

A foldable antenna system particularly suitable for use in a radar system includes a first antenna and a second antenna providing signaling; a body part; at least an actuator connected to the body part; a first connection element; a second connection element configured to connect the second antenna to the first antenna; a third connection element movably connected to the first antenna and a carriage part fixing the actuator to a surface. One end of the first connection element is movably connected to the body part distal from the actuator and a second end is connected to the first antenna.

Mount for co-locating an access point and an antenna

Mount for an access point and an antenna includes a base for attachment to a mounting structure, the base for attaching thereto an access point; and a tray pivotably attached to the base, the tray for attaching thereto an antenna. The tray is disposed above the base and the tray is positionable at an angle relative to a reference plane.

APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE TILT ANGLE OF AN ANTENNA

An apparatus for adjusting a tilt angle of a vertically positioned antenna on a pole comprising a top mounting assembly formed by a first link and a second link that has a top edge and a bottom edge each, the top edges of both links are pivotally connected together by a first hinge such that the second link is rotatable about the first hinge in relative to the first link to adjust an angle between the links. 1. An apparatus for adjusting a tilt angle of a vertically positioned antenna on a pole comprisinga top mounting assembly formed by a first link and a second link that has a top edge and a bottom edge each, the top edges of both links are pivotally connected together by a first hinge such that the second link is rotatable about the first hinge in relative to the first link to adjust an angle between the links while the bottom edge of the first link has a clamp that is pivotally connected to its outer surface by a second hinge for affixing the top mounting assembly to the upper portion of the pole and the bottom edge of the second link has an antenna bracket at its outer surface for affixing the top mounting assembly to the upper portion of the antenna, wherein the second link is fabricated with a slot at one of its lateral side;a shaft having a threaded portion that has a first end joined to a socket assembly and a second end, the shaft being connected to the top mounting assembly by engaging a fastener at the end of the socket assembly onto the slot;a bottom mounting assembly for affixing the lower portion of the antenna to the lower part of the pole;wherein the fastener is slidable along the slot upon receiving a push or pull force from the shaft through rotating the threaded portion in a forward or backward movement to allow the second link to rotate about the first hinge in which the rotation of the second link exerts a force to the top edge of the first link that results in the first link to rotate about the second hinge for adjusting the angle between the ...

Alignment Determination for Antennas and Such

An exemplary alignment module for a base station antenna has one or more accelerometers and one or more magnetometers. The one or more accelerometers are used to determine tilt and roll angles of the antenna, while the yaw angle of the antenna is determined using the one or more magnetometers and the determined tilt and roll angles. Using multiple accelerometers and/or multiple magnetometers can improve accuracy of angle determination. A service provider can determine when to re-align the antenna by monitoring the tilt, roll, and yaw angles remotely to detect changes in antenna orientation. Yaw angle determination can also take into account offset values corresponding to soft-iron effects, hard-iron effects, and factory calibration. The need to re-calibrate offset values following changes in local magnetic environment can be detected by comparing different sensor signals, such as the different magnetic fields detected by a plurality of magnetometers.

MULTIPLE-ASSEMBLY ANTENNA POSITIONER WITH ECCENTRIC SHAFT

Methods, systems, and devices are described for an antenna positioning apparatus, which includes a multiple-assembly positioner for adjusting a positioning angle about a positioning axis. The multiple-assembly positioner has two or more positioning assemblies that are coupled in series between a base structure and a positioning structure. Positioning assemblies can be individually selected based on various criteria, such as cost, complexity, angular range, and other performance, and be configured to work together to provide a desired range of adjustment to the positioning angle while simultaneously meeting precision requirements. In one example, a positioning assembly can include a shaft with an eccentric portion, which is rotated in order to provide the adjustment. A method is described where a first positioning assembly can be actuated to a first initial position, and then held, such that a second positioning assembly can be actuated to provide a selected antenna positioning angle. 1. An apparatus comprising:a base structure;an antenna having an antenna boresight;a first positioning assembly configured to provide a first adjustment to an antenna angle measured between the antenna boresight and the base structure about a first spatial axis; anda second positioning assembly configured to provide a second adjustment to the antenna angle about the first spatial axis, the second positioning assembly comprising a shaft with an eccentric portion and a motor coupled to the shaft, wherein the motor providing a rotation of the shaft about a first axis of the shaft provides the second adjustment to the antenna angle about the first spatial axis.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first adjustment to the antenna angle about the first spatial axis has a first angular range claim 1 , and the second adjustment to the antenna angle measured between the antenna boresight and the base structure about the first spatial axis has a second angular range that is less than the ...

Antenna Apparatus, Antenna System, and Antenna Electrical Tilting Method

An RCU (remote control unit), an antenna apparatus, an antenna electrical tilting method and an antenna system. The RCU includes a reading device and a driver. The reading device is configured to read, from a memory inside the antenna apparatus, when the antenna apparatus is communicatively connected with the RCU, antenna information of an antenna controlled by the antenna apparatus and configuration data corresponding to the antenna. The antenna information includes the antenna serial number and the antenna model of the antenna. The driver is configured to control the antenna apparatus to adjust an electrical down-tilt angle of the antenna in accordance with the configuration data. 1. An antenna system , comprising: an electrical tilting antenna; and', 'a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to the electrical tilting antenna, the RFID tag storing antenna information about the electrical tilting antenna and further storing configuration data corresponding to the electrical tilting antenna, the antenna information including at least one of an antenna serial number or an antenna model of the electrical tilting antenna, wherein the configuration data enables a remote control unit (RCU) to drive a motor to move a phase shifter according to the configuration data, so as to adjust an electrical down-tilt angle of the electrical tilting antenna., 'an antenna apparatus, the antenna apparatus comprising2. The antenna system according to claim 1 , further comprising: read the antenna information and the configuration data from the RFID tag; and', 'control movement of the motor to move the phase shifter according to the configuration data to set an electrical down-tilt angle of the electrical tilting antenna., 'the RCU, wherein the RCU is in communication with the antenna apparatus, and wherein the RCU is configured to3. The antenna system according to claim 2 , wherein the RCU is disposed in the antenna apparatus.4. The antenna system according to claim 2 , ...

NON-METAL POSITION SENSOR FOR USE IN ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY TEST, AUTOMATIC ANTENNA POSITIONING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Provided are a non-metallic position sensor for electromagnetic compatibility testing, a device and a system for automatic antenna positioning. The non-metallic position sensor includes a cylinder body, a piston, and a piston rod; a side wall of a cylinder body lower chamber is provided with a first radial air hole, a second radial air hole arranged on the lower end of the first radial air hole, and a third radial air hole arranged axially symmetrically with the first radial air hole; when the piston rod moves to a first position, the first radial air hole is communicated with the third radial air hole, the non-metallic position sensor send a first air pressure signal outwards; when the piston rod moves to a second position, the first radial air hole is communicated with the second radial air hole, the non-metallic position sensor send a second air pressure signal outwards. 1. A non-metallic position sensor for electromagnetic compatibility testing , comprising: a cylinder body , a piston placed in the cylinder body , and a piston rod whose one end is fixedly connected with the piston; the cylinder body comprising a cylinder body upper chamber and a cylinder body lower chamber; a side wall of the cylinder body lower chamber being provided with a first radial air hole , a second radial air hole arranged on the lower end of the first radial air hole , and a third radial air hole arranged on the same horizontal plane as the first radial air hole;a portion of the piston rod combined with the inner wall of the cylinder body lower chamber being provided with a first seal ring and a second seal ring in sequence from top to bottom, and the piston rod being provided with a breather pipe internally; an axial distance between the first seal ring and the second seal ring being equal to an axial distance between the first radial air hole and the second radial air hole; the first seal ring, the second seal ring, and the inner chamber of the cylinder body lower chamber being ...

DRONE ENCROACHMENT AVOIDANCE MONITOR

Disclosed are examples of systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products for locating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). A region of airspace may be scanned with two scanning apparatuses. Each scanning apparatus may include one or more directional Radio Frequency (RF) antennae. The two scanning apparatuses may have different locations. Radio frequency signals emitted by a UAV can be received at each of the two scanning apparatuses. The received radio frequency signals can be processed to determine a first location of the UAV. 1. A method for tracking unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) , the method comprising:scanning a region of airspace with two scanning apparatuses, each scanning apparatus comprising one or more directional Radio Frequency (RF) antennae, the two scanning apparatuses having different locations;receiving first radio frequency signals emitted by a first UAV at each of the two scanning apparatuses, a frequency of the first radio frequency signals being a downlink frequency of the first UAV;processing, based on an angular relationship between the locations of the scanning apparatuses and the first UAV, the first radio frequency signals to determine a first location of the first UAV;receiving second radio frequency signals emitted by a second UAV at a first one of the two scanning apparatuses; andtracking both the first UAV and the second UAV.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein processing the first radio frequency signals to determine the first location of the first UAV comprises:determining a signal strength associated with a the first radio frequency signals at each of the scanning apparatuses;generating, using the signal strength, first data indicating an angular relationship between the locations of the scanning apparatuses and the first UAV;processing, using the locations of the scanning apparatuses, the first data to determine the first location of the first UAV3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a second location of the ...

ANTENNA DOWNTILT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

This application provides an antenna downtilt adjustment apparatus, including: a first transmission assembly, a flexible transmission assembly, and a second transmission assembly that are disposed on a mounting plate. The flexible transmission assembly includes a transmission element and a guiding element. The transmission element is in an integrated long strip shape and bendable. One end of the transmission element mates with the first transmission assembly, and the other end of the transmission element mates with the second transmission assembly. The guiding element is secured to the mounting plate, and the guiding element is configured to constrain an extension path of the transmission element on the mounting plate. The first transmission assembly is driven by an antenna information management module, and transmits a force to the second transmission assembly by using the transmission element. The second transmission assembly is configured to drive a phase shifter, to adjust an antenna downtilt. 1. An antenna downtilt adjustment apparatus , comprising a first transmission assembly , a flexible transmission assembly , and a second transmission assembly that are disposed on a mounting plate , wherein the flexible transmission assembly comprises a transmission element and a guiding element; the transmission element is in an integrated long strip shape and bendable , one end of the transmission element mates with the first transmission assembly , and the other end of the transmission element mates with the second transmission assembly; the guiding element is secured to the mounting plate , and the guiding element is configured to constrain an extension path of the transmission element on the mounting plate; the first transmission assembly is driven by an antenna information management module , and transmits a force to the second transmission assembly by using the transmission element; and the second transmission assembly is configured to drive a phase shifter.2. The ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMAL ANTENNA ALIGNMENT

An approach for determining remote terminal antenna alignment in a satellite communications system is provided. A point in time for an expected conjunction of an a remote terminal antenna, a satellite in communication with the remote terminal and the Sun is determined based on predetermined positional data. An interference level imposed by the Sun on communication signals between the antenna and the satellite is measured at a number of respective points in time. A one of the points in time is determined when the interference is at a peak level. Then information regarding alignment of the antenna with respect to the satellite is determined, wherein the determination of the antenna alignment information is based on a comparison between the one point in time of the peak interference level and the expected point in time of the conjunction of the antenna, the satellite and the Sun. 1. An apparatus comprising:a memory configured to store positional data for an antenna of a remote terminal;a processor configured to determine a point in time for an expected conjunction of the antenna, a satellite in communication with the remote terminal and the Sun, based at least in part on the positional data; anda detector configured to measure, at each of a plurality of points in time, a respective interference level imposed by the Sun on communication signals between the antenna and the satellite;wherein the processor is further configured to determine a one of the points in time when the interference level is at a peak level, and to determine information regarding alignment of the antenna with respect to the satellite, wherein the determination of the antenna alignment information is based at least in part on a comparison between the one point in time of the peak interference level and the expected point in time of the conjunction of the antenna, the satellite and the Sun.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the positional data comprises one or more of a longitude and ...

A WIDE BAND ANTENNA ARRAY PLATFORM THAT CAN FIND DIRECTION ON AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION ANGLES

The present invention relates to an antenna array platform comprising at least one bottom plate, at least one magnet preferably located on the bottom side of the bottom plate, which provides the bottom plate to be attached to suitable platforms made of a material that can be attracted by magnetic field force without the need for any mechanical adaptations, at least one box located on the bottom plate,at least one lid covering the upper part of the box, a number of antenna slots equal to the number of antennas to be used, made in the lid, at least one plate that provides support so that the box stays at a required position, at least one screw positioned on at least one side of the plate and entering the angling hole that corresponds to the required angle, providing the plate stays fixed. 2. The antenna array platform as in claim 1 , characterized by at least one magnet preferably located on the bottom side of the bottom plate claim 1 , which provides the bottom plate to be attached to suitable platforms made of a material that can be attracted by magnetic field force without the need for any mechanical adaptations.3. The antenna array platform as in claim 1 , characterized by angling holes opened in the side of the box between 0 degrees to 45 degrees with preferably 5 degree intervals claim 1 , provided that the horizontal of the antenna is assumed 0 degree.4. The antenna array platform as in claim 1 , characterized by a screw that has a mace head located in one side of the plate. This application is the national phase entry of International Application No. PCT/TR2016/050002, filed on Jan. 4, 2016, which is based upon and claims priority to Turkish Patent Application No. 2015/01912, filed on Feb. 17, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a wide band antenna array platform that can find 2-D direction without ambiguities.In the present applications, the elements of the antenna are generally placed at ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMAL ANTENNA ALIGNMENT

Various arrangements for aligning a satellite antenna is presented. An expected date and an expected time for an expected conjunction of the satellite antenna, a satellite that transmits data to a remote terminal and the sun may be determined using positional data. A signal may be received by the antenna that comprises a data transmission from the satellite and interference from the sun. Based on the received signal, a date and time during which an interference level is at a peak interference level can be determined. An azimuthal or elevational alignment for the satellite antenna to be aligned with the satellite based on the time during which the interference level is at the peak interference level may be determined. An alignment of the satellite antenna may be performed based on the determined azimuthal or elevational alignment. 1. A method for aligning a satellite antenna , the method comprising:determining, by one or more processors, an expected date and an expected time for an expected conjunction of: the satellite antenna, a satellite that transmits data to a remote terminal, and the sun using positional data;receiving, by the satellite antenna, a signal that comprises a data transmission from the satellite and interference from the sun;determining, by the one or more processors, based on the received signal, a date and time during which an interference level is at a peak interference level;determining, by the one or more processors, an azimuthal alignment for the satellite antenna to be aligned with the satellite based on the time during which the interference level is at the peak interference level and the determined expected time for the expected conjunction; andcausing adjustment of an alignment of the satellite antenna based on the determined azimuthal alignment.2. The method for aligning the satellite antenna of claim 1 , wherein the positional data comprises one or more of a longitude and latitude of the satellite antenna claim 1 , an antenna size claim ...

WRAP AROUND ANTENNA

Aspects of the present disclosure may be directed to a wrap-around antenna capable of being wrapped around a support structure to provide antenna patterns for a communication system. Such an assembly may be aesthetically pleasing and, because the antenna assembly allows for radiation away from the support structure, scattering effects due to interference from the support structure may be eliminated. 1. An antenna comprising:a first enclosure;a first antenna column that includes a first plurality of radiating elements;a second enclosure that is connected to the first enclosure so that the antenna forms a perimeter about a central opening;a second antenna column that includes a second plurality of radiating elements;a first radio frequency (“RF”) port extending from the first enclosure; anda power divider within the first enclosure that is coupled to the first RF port;wherein a first output of the power divider is coupled to at least some of the first plurality of radiating elements and a second output of the power divider is coupled to at least some of the second plurality of radiating elements.2. The antenna of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting bracket that has an adjustable internal diameter.3. The antenna of claim 1 , further comprising a hose clamp that is configured to mount the antenna onto a support structure extending through the central opening.4. The antenna of claim 3 , wherein the support structure is a utility pole.5. The antenna of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of radiating elements includes radiating elements that are configured to operate in a first frequency band and radiating elements that are configured to operate in a second frequency band that is different from the first frequency band.6. The antenna of claim 1 , further comprising a third antenna column that includes a third plurality of radiating elements.7. The antenna of claim 6 , wherein at least some of the third plurality of radiating elements are coupled to the power divider ...

Communication device, communication method, and program

A transmission system that can continue communication even if a tracking error exists and to reduce interference on other transponders when transmitting a video and audio between an endstation facility and another endstation facility via a transponder mounted on communications satellite. This transmission system includes a tracking antenna that tracks a transponder, a tracking error calculation circuit that obtains a tracking error in a tracking operation of the tracking antenna, a transmission level control circuit that obtains a transmission level of a signal in response to the tracking error, and a transmitter that transmits the signal at the obtained signal level via the tracking antenna to the transponder of the communication target.

RADIO SYSTEM

A radio system includes: a radio device; an antenna device; and a polarization converting circuit for changing the directions of polarized waves, inserted at a position between the radio device and the antenna device. The polarization converting circuit is installed inside a holder in a device interface portion, and the device interface portion has a through hole that penetrates from the outer wall of the device interface portion to the outer periphery of the polarization converting circuit and is used to confirm the rotating angle of the polarization converting circuit inside the holder. 1. A radio system comprising:a radio device;an antenna device; anda polarization converting circuit for changing the directions of polarized waves, inserted between the radio device and the antenna device in order to make the directions of polarization of RF (Radio frequency) signals transmitted inside the radio device and the antenna device coincide, whereinthe polarization converting circuit is installed in a holder provided inside a device interface portion in the radio device, or in the abutment against the antenna device, andthe device interface portion has a through hole that is used to confirm the rotating angle of the polarization converting circuit inside the holder and is formed to penetrate from the outer wall of the device interface portion to the outer periphery of the polarization converting circuit.2. The radio system according to claim 1 , wherein the polarization converting circuit has a hole that has an opening diameter and that allows communication with the through hole and that is formed on the outer periphery at a position that creates communication with the through hole when the polarization converting circuit is set at the predetermined angle.3. The radio system according to claim 1 , wherein the polarization converting circuit has a label or an impressed seal for identifying the rotating angle of the polarization converting circuit claim 1 , formed at a ...

TRANSMISSION UNIT FOR PHASE SHIFTER OF BASE STATION ANTENNA

The present invention relates to a transmission unit for a phase shifter of a base station antenna. The transmission unit includes a gear set, a driving connecting rod configured to be coupled with a drive unit, a controlling connecting rod configured to control the phase shifter, and a scale connecting rod configured to be mounted with a scale, wherein the driving connecting rod, the controlling connecting rod, and the scale connecting rod are respectively meshed with the gear set, and the controlling connecting rod is in transmission connection with the scale connecting rod through the gear set with a first transmission ratio less than 1. In this way, the display of the electrical downtilt angle of the phase shifter by use of the scale can be improved by simple measures. 1. A transmission unit for a phase shifter of a base station antenna , comprising:a gear set;a driving connecting rod configured to be coupled with a drive unit;a controlling connecting rod configured to control the phase shifter; anda scale connecting rod configured to be mounted with a scale;wherein the driving connecting rod, the controlling connecting rod, and the scale connecting rod are respectively meshed with the gear set, and the controlling connecting rod is in transmission connection with the scale connecting rod through the gear set with a first transmission ratio less than 1.2. The transmission unit for a phase shifter of a base station antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the driving connecting rod and the controlling connecting rod are the same connecting rod claim 1 , or the driving connecting rod and the controlling connecting rod are in transmission connection with the scale connecting rod through the gear set with a second transmission ratio greater than 1.3. The transmission unit for a phase shifter of a base station antenna according to claim 2 , wherein the second transmission ratio is at least 1.25.4. The transmission unit for a phase shifter of a base station antenna ...

SATELLITE ANTENNA WITH SENSOR FOR LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTION

Determining alignment and clear line-of-sight (LOS) of a satellite antenna using sensor data from an LOS sensor of the satellite antenna. Described techniques include storing first sensor data captured by the LOS sensor at a first time, the first sensor data indicating a first LOS condition of the satellite antenna corresponding to the satellite antenna having a beam LOS with a satellite of the satellite communication system that is aligned and unobstructed. The techniques may include receiving second sensor data captured by the LOS sensor at a second time after the first time, the second sensor data indicating a second LOS condition of the satellite antenna. The techniques may include determining an LOS condition change for the satellite antenna between the first time and the second time based on a comparison of the second sensor data with the first sensor data. 1. A method for use in a satellite communication system , comprising:storing first sensor data captured by a line-of-sight (LOS) sensor of a satellite antenna at a first time, the first sensor data indicating a first LOS condition of the satellite antenna corresponding to the satellite antenna having a LOS with a satellite of the satellite communication system that is aligned and unobstructed;receiving second sensor data captured by the LOS sensor at a second time after the first time, the second sensor data indicating a second LOS condition of the satellite antenna; anddetermining an LOS condition change for the satellite antenna between the first time and the second time based on a comparison of the second sensor data with the first sensor data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the LOS condition change further comprises:determining a misalignment of the satellite antenna with the satellite based on the second LOS condition deviating from the first LOS condition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the misalignment of the satellite antenna comprises:identifying a reference ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD

A wireless communication device and method are provided. The wireless communication device includes a main body, a rotating module and an antenna module. The main body includes a housing and an RF signal module accommodated in the housing; the rotating module is accommodated in the housing and located at one side of the RF signal module, and includes a rotor motor and a rotating shaft, and the rotor motor is connected to the rotating shaft for rotating the rotating shaft; the antenna module is accommodated in the housing and disposed on the rotating shaft, and is electrically connected to the RF signal module. The wireless signal communication method includes: rotating the antenna module, determining the intensity of the RF signal received by the antenna module, and stopping the rotation of the antenna module. Therefore, the antenna module can dynamically adjust its orientation to receive the RF signal with sufficient intensity. 1. A wireless communication device , comprising:a main body, comprising a housing and an RF signal module accommodated in the housing;a rotating module, being accommodated in the housing and located at one side of the RF signal module, and comprising a rotor motor and a rotating shaft, the rotor motor being connected to the rotating shaft for rotating the rotating shaft;an antenna module, being accommodated in the housing and disposed on the rotating shaft, and being electrically connected to the RF signal module, wherein a width of the antenna module ranges from 5 mm to 8 mm; andanother antenna module, being accommodated within the housing and located at another side of the RF signal module.2. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna module at least comprises an antenna array for transceiving millimeter wave RF signals.3. (canceled)4. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft is directly connected to the rotor motor.5. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Antenna mount

A mount for an antenna includes: first and second generally C-shaped arms, each with upper and lower free ends; equipment face mounting brackets mounted on the first and second arms; and lower and upper plates mounted to a post. The upper free ends of the first and second arms are pivotally mounted to the upper plate, and the lower free ends of the first and second arms are pivotally mounted to the lower plate, such that the first and second arms are movable between retracted and extended positions. The first and second arms are fixed in the extended position relative to the upper and lower plate via fasteners inserted through holes in the upper and lower free ends of the arms and in the upper plate, the pivotal mounts and the holes defining a desired angle between the first and second arms in the extended position.

TAIL TRACKING ANTENNA

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a system of communication between an unmanned aerial vehicle with a ground controller, the UAV having a top side, a bottom side, and an antenna side. The antenna side of the UAV can have a hinge to which a flat panel antenna can be disposed is pivotably coupled. The flat panel antenna can be actively controlled or passively controlled by gravity. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle , comprising:a hinge, coupled to the unmanned aerial vehicle; anda housing;a flat panel antenna disposed within the housing and is pivotably coupled to the hinge to change a pitch of the flat panel antenna.2. The unmanned aerial vehicle of further comprising an actuator to actively control the pitch the flat panel antenna.3. The antenna device of claim 2 , wherein the actuator is a servo motor.4. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the flat panel antenna is freely pivotably coupled to the hinge and is actuated by a force of gravity.5. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 4 , further comprising a gap sufficiently spaced between the flat panel antenna and the housing to create an air resistance to dampen a free pivoting movement of the flat panel antenna by said force of gravity claim 4 , and a size of the gap remains consistent as the panel antenna freely and hysteretically pivots by said force of gravity.6. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the housing has a bottom wall claim 4 , said bottom wall has an arcuate shape.7. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the housing is airtight.8. The antenna device of claim 4 , wherein the housing comprises:a first wall coupled to the hinge;the first wall is arranged to stop the flat antenna on the first wall when the unmanned aerial vehicle tilts more than a first angle, wherein the first angle is at most 55 degrees to a vertical axis perpendicular to the hinge.9. The antenna device of claim 8 , wherein the housing further comprises:a second wall coupled to the hinge;the second ...

ANTENNA PANEL SELECTION FOR INTERFERENCE MITIGATION AT A MULTI-PANEL DEVICE

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. In some systems, a multi-panel device may determine, for each antenna panel of the multi-panel device, a coverage region over which the multi-panel device may communicate using that antenna panel based on an array gain pattern of that antenna panel. For example, the multi-panel device may determine, for each antenna panel of the multi-panel device, a coverage region over which the multi-panel device may communicate using that antenna panel to avoid the formation of a grating lobe from that antenna panel. The multi-panel device may dynamically adjust the coverage regions associated with the antenna panels of the multi-panel device based on determining that an interference metric exceeds a threshold interference level or based on determining that a power or thermal condition of the multi-panel device fails to satisfy a power or thermal constraint of the multi-panel device. 1. A method for wireless communication at a first device , comprising:determining a carrier frequency dependent multi-panel configuration associated with at least a first antenna panel and a second antenna panel;determining a first coverage region associated with the first antenna panel and a second coverage region associated with the second antenna panel based at least in part on a first grating lobe of a first array gain pattern of the first antenna panel and a second grating lobe of a second array gain pattern of the second antenna panel, the first grating lobe different than a main lobe of the first array gain pattern and the second grating lobe different than a main lobe of the second array gain pattern; andcommunicating with a second device using one of the first antenna panel or the second antenna panel based at least in part on a location of the second device being in the first coverage region associated with the first antenna panel or the second coverage region associated with the second antenna panel.2. The method of ...

NEW-TYPE FLAT PANEL TV ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION THEREOF

The present invention in particular relates to a new-type antenna for a flat panel display TV, comprising a long strip shaped main body, wherein a front edge of the main body is provided with a front support part to be hung on a front edge of a top part of the flat panel display TV, a lower side of the main body is provided with a slide locking mechanism and a rear support part to be supported on a back side of the flat panel display TV, the rear support part is installed and can be adjusted forwards and backwards on the main body through the slide locking mechanism. The present invention allows the antenna main body to be installed on the top part of the flat panel display TV through the arrangement of the front support part and rear support part. Therefore, the antenna may avoid the interference from the flat panel display TV, it's possible to guarantee the signal received quality of the planar antenna, make full use of the available space on the top part of the flat panel display TV, reduce the space occupied by the general placement of antenna, and meanwhile keep harmonious and beautiful during use. In addition, the rear support part locked on the main body and capable of sliding forwards and backwards makes the present patent to have better adaptability and suitable for flat panel display TVs with various width specifications. 1. A new-type flat panel TV antenna , comprising a long strip shaped main body , wherein a front edge of the main body is provided with a front support part to be hung on a front edge of a top part of the flat panel display TV , a lower side of the main body is provided with a slide locking mechanism and a rear support part to be supported on a back side of the flat panel display TV , characterized in that: the rear support part is installed on the main body through the slide locking mechanism , and the rear support part is adjusted forwards and backwards through the slide locking mechanism.2. The new-type flat panel TV antenna according ...

Antenna Apparatus, Antenna System, and Antenna Electrical Tilting Method

Embodiments of the present invention provide an RCU (remote control unit), an antenna apparatus, an antenna electrical tilting method and an antenna system. The RCU includes a reading device and a driver. The reading device is configured to read, from a memory inside the antenna apparatus, when the antenna apparatus is communicatively connected with the RCU, antenna information of an antenna controlled by the antenna apparatus and configuration data corresponding to the antenna. The antenna information includes the antenna serial number and the antenna model of the antenna. The driver is configured to control the antenna apparatus to adjust an electrical down-tilt angle of the antenna in accordance with the configuration data. 1. An antenna system , comprising: an antenna;', 'a memory storing configuration data of the antenna and further storing antenna information corresponding to the configuration data;', 'a motor configured to move in response to an external drive command;', 'a phase shifter configured to move, in response to being driven by the motor, to adjust an electrical down-tilt angle of the antenna; and', 'a remote control unit (RCU) having a reading device integrated therein, wherein the reading device is configured to read the configuration data of the antenna from the memory using wired communication, and is further configured to provide the external drive command to the motor., 'an antenna apparatus, comprising2. The antenna system according to claim 1 , wherein the reading device is further configured to read the antenna information of the antenna from the memory using wired communication claim 1 , and is further configured to retrieve the configuration data of the antenna from the memory using wired communication and according to the antenna information.3. The antenna system according to claim 2 , further comprising:a visualization window that delivers a query command, and that is configured to control the reading device to obtain the antenna ...

Sensed situation millimeter-wave communications beam control

The present disclosure relates to a system includes an antenna disposed on a pole and a beam control unit disposed on the pole and operably coupled to the antenna. The beam control unit includes one or more sensors configured to detect one or more parameters related to tilting or bending of the pole. In addition, the beam control unit is configured to determine a misalignment of an antenna boresight as compared to an initial antenna boresight direction and to re-align the antenna boresight to the initial antenna boresight direction.

TROPOSCATTER ANTENNA POINTING

A troposcatter terminal can include a location receiver, a network interface, an antenna control unit, and a motor controller. The location receiver can be configured to receive first current location information associated with a local troposcatter antenna. The network interface can be configured to receive second current location information associated with a distant troposcatter antenna. The antenna control unit can be configured to determine a heading from the local troposcatter antenna to the distant troposcatter antenna, an azimuth angle for the local troposcatter antenna, and an elevation angle for the local troposcatter antenna, the heading, the azimuth angle, and the elevation angle based on the first location information and the second location information. The motor controller can be configured to point the local troposcatter antenna according to the heading, the azimuth angle, and the elevation angle to establish troposcatter communications between the local troposcatter antenna and the distant troposcatter antenna. 1. A troposcatter terminal , comprising:a location receiver configured to receive first current location information associated with a local troposcatter antenna;a network interface configured to receive second current location information associated with a distant troposcatter antenna;an antenna control unit configured to determine a heading from the local troposcatter antenna to the distant troposcatter antenna, an azimuth angle for the local troposcatter antenna, and an elevation angle for the local troposcatter antenna, the heading, the azimuth angle, and the elevation angle based on the first location information and the second location information; anda motor controller configured to point the local troposcatter antenna according to the heading, the azimuth angle, and the elevation angle determined by the antenna control unit to establish troposcatter communications between the local troposcatter antenna and the distant troposcatter ...

Antenna

To widen a range of an angle in which the directivity of an antenna is controllable to be high. An antenna includes a sheet-shaped laminated body that includes a conductive pattern layer, a first dielectric layer, a conductive ground layer, and an antenna pattern layer, the antenna pattern layer including element rows arranged in parallel, the element rows each including even-numbered radiation elements that are connected in series and linearly aligned at an interval in a direction orthogonal to a parallel alignment direction of the element rows, the conductive pattern layer including feed lines for feeding power to the center of each or the element rows, the element rows being divided into groups using a bending line as a boundary, by bending the laminated body along the bending line.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE WITH ADJACENT SATELLITES USING A MECHANICALLY GIMBALED ASYMMETRICAL-APERTURE ANTENNA

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle. 1. A low profile mobile asymmetric-aperture antenna for communicating with a geosynchronous satellite comprising:a radiating surface comprising a planar array of radiating elements having an asymmetric antenna pattern, wherein the asymmetric antenna pattern has a narrow-beamwidth axis and a wide-beamwidth axis, wherein a radiated beam from the radiating surface is radiated as an offset radiated beam at an offset from a perpendicular of the radiating surface in a narrow beamwidth direction; anda mechanical gimbal coupled to the radiating surface, the mechanical gimbal comprising a mechanical azimuth adjustment and a mechanical elevation adjustment that adjusts a position of the radiating surface;wherein the planar array of radiating elements radiating the offset radiated beam and the mechanical gimbal reduce interference with an adjacent satellite compared to a non-offset radiated beam when the mechanical gimbal directs the offset radiated beam toward a target satellite.2. The low profile mobile asymmetric-aperture antenna of further comprising:a signal source; anda plurality of electrical paths, such that each radiating element of the planar array of radiating elements is coupled to the signal source via a separate electrical path of the plurality of electrical paths.3. The low ...

LOW PROFILE END-FIRE ANTENNA ARRAY

Low-profile end-fire antenna systems to provide additional throughput in areas of need with minimal structural and aesthetic impact. The system can include one or more low-profile end-fire antennas mounted to an exterior surface (e.g., a roof or parapet) of a building, parking deck, exiting cell tower, water tower, or other suitable structure. Additional electronics can be remotely mounted to maintain the low profile of the system. The system can be color-matched, or otherwise camouflaged, to maintain building aesthetics. The low-profile end-fire antenna can be mounted on a positioning stand to enable the elevation and/or azimuth of the system to be adjusted. The low profile of the antennas can reduce wind loading and enable the system to be mounted to existing structures without reinforcement, or other modification, to the structure. The orientation of the system relative to observers in many locations (e.g., on the ground) renders the system all but invisible. 1. A low-profile end-fire antenna system comprising:a case;a ground plane, detachably coupled to the case, with a lateral axis and a longitudinal axis;a plurality of radiating elements disposed on the ground plane parallel to the lateral axis at a predetermined spacing to cause a direction of maximum radiation parallel to the longitudinal axis;a phase shifter, in communication with the plurality of radiating elements, to cause the plurality of radiating elements to radiate in an alternating out-of-phase pattern;a radome detachably coupled to the case in an overlying manner to the ground plane and sized and shaped to shed water and debris; andone or more radio frequency (RF) connectors to connect the system to an RF transceiver.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the radome is pyramid shaped to shed water and debris off the system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein a front face of the pyramid claim 2 , disposed in the direction of maximum radiation claim 2 , includes a lens to steer the direction of maximum ...

Antenna hinge connector

An antenna hinge connector that is installed between a transmitter body and an antenna is provided. The antenna hinge connector includes: a base body in which a body connecting portion corresponding to an antenna installation groove of the transmitter body is formed on a bottom surface thereof and a hinge coupling piece is installed to protrude from a top surface thereof; a pivot body in which an antenna connecting groove corresponding to a connecting portion of the antenna is formed on a top surface thereof and a base coupling pieces corresponding to the hinge coupling piece is installed to protrude from a bottom surface; and a rotating coupling portion that rotatably couples the hinge coupling piece and the base coupling piece. Here, the body connecting portion is connected to the transmitter body and the antenna is connected to the antenna connecting groove.

LEVEL INDICATOR COMPRISING AN ENERGY TRANSMISSION DEVICE

A fill level measurement device for determining a topology of a surface of a filling material or of a bulk material is provided, including a rotatable antenna including an array of radiator elements configured to emit a measurement signal towards the surface and to receive a reflected measurement signal reflected from the surface, and a high-frequency signal processor configured to generate the measurement signal and to at least partially process the received reflected measurement signal; and a power supply and communications circuitry, coupled to the high-frequency signal processor by a sliding contact or a pair of coils, and configured to supply the high-frequency signal processor with electrical power for measurement operation. 112.-. (canceled)13. A fill level measurement device for determining a topology of a surface of a filling material or of a bulk material , comprising: an array of radiator elements configured to emit a measurement signal towards the surface and to receive a reflected measurement signal reflected from the surface, and', 'a high-frequency signal processor configured to generate the measurement signal and to at least partially process the received reflected measurement signal; and, 'a rotatable antenna comprisinga power supply and communications circuitry, coupled to the high-frequency signal processor by a sliding contact or a pair of coils, and configured to supply the high-frequency signal processor with electrical power for measurement operation.14. The fill level measurement device according to claim 13 , wherein the high-frequency signal processor is integrated in the rotatable antenna.15. The fill level measurement device according to claim 13 , further comprising:a power supply and communications interface configured to connect the power supply and communications circuitry to a two-wire line, to supply the fill level measurement device with electrical power for measurement operation, and to transmit measurement data to a remote ...

Antenna Apparatus, Antenna System, and Antenna Electrical Tilting Method

Embodiments of the present invention provide an RCU (remote control unit), an antenna apparatus, an antenna electrical tilting method and an antenna system. The RCU includes a reading device and a driver. The reading device is configured to read, from a memory inside the antenna apparatus, when the antenna apparatus is communicatively connected with the RCU, antenna information of an antenna controlled by the antenna apparatus and configuration data corresponding to the antenna. The antenna information includes the antenna serial number and the antenna model of the antenna. The driver is configured to control the antenna apparatus to adjust an electrical down-tilt angle of the antenna in accordance with the configuration data. 1a readable and writable memory, configured to store configuration data of an antenna and antenna information corresponding to the configuration data, wherein when the configuration data is loaded to the RCU, the RCU is enabled to drive a motor to move according to the configuration data, so as to adjust an electrical down-tilt angle of the antenna.. An antenna apparatus, configured to be used in conjunction with a remote control unit (RCU), the antenna apparatus comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/740,064, now allowed, filed on Jan. 11, 2013, which is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/CN2011/078991, filed on Aug. 26, 2011. The International Application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201010555649.1, filed on Nov. 23, 2010. All of the afore-mentioned patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.The present invention relates generally to the field of communications, and in particular embodiments, to an antenna apparatus, an antenna system, and an antenna electrical tilting method in a base station system.Electrical tilting antennas have become the mainstream in mobile communication systems. An electrical tilting antenna refers ...

Antenna Rotating Head with a Double Grooves Structure

The present invention provides an antenna rotating head with a double grooves structure. The antenna includes an antenna body and an antenna rotating head. The antenna body receives signals. The antenna rotating head coupled to the antenna body. The antenna rotating head comprises a rotor, a housing and a base. The rotor has at least one groove, wherein the rotor is free to rotate. The housing coupled to the rotor to prevent the rotor from falling off. The base coupled to the housing to fix the housing. The rotor further comprises a rotor head, a rotor disc and a rotor body. The rotor head fixes the antenna body. The rotor disc coupled to the rotor head to abut against the housing. The rotor body coupled to the rotor disc, wherein the at least one groove is located on the rotor body. 1. An antenna comprising:an antenna body for receiving signals; a rotor having at least one groove, wherein said rotor is free to rotate;', 'a housing coupled to said rotor to receive said rotor; and', 'a base coupled to said housing to fix said housing;, 'an antenna rotating head, coupled to said antenna body, comprisingwherein said rotor comprises: a rotor head, fixing said antenna body; a rotor disc, coupled to said rotor head, abutting against said housing; and a rotor body, coupled to said rotor disc, said at least one groove being located on said rotor body.2. The antenna of claim 1 , said rotor body further comprising:a rotor body disc, forming a rotor body groove between said rotor disc and said rotor body disc.3. The antenna of claim 2 , said housing further comprising:a necking, allowing said rotor head to pass through and sticking said rotor disc.4. The antenna of claim 3 , said housing further comprising:a first housing groove, engaging said base.5. The antenna of claim 4 , said housing further comprising:a second housing groove, engaging said rotor body groove.6. The antenna of claim 5 , said first housing groove further comprising:a protrusion, said first housing groove ...

ROTATION POINTED ANTENNA FOR FIXED WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORKS

An apparatus and method for combining signals received from a direct broadcast satellite system with signals received from a wireless network, includes a satellite antenna for receiving the signals from the direct broadcast satellite system; and a wireless network antenna, co-located with the satellite antenna, for receiving the signals from the wireless network. The wireless network antenna includes an antenna assembly that is rotated by a controller based on characteristics of the signals received from the wireless network. The controller energizes and de-energizes a motor to mechanically rotate the antenna assembly to properly align the wireless network antenna to communicate with the wireless network. The wireless network antenna comprises a closed cylinder, wherein the antenna assembly is rotatably mounted within the closed cylinder, such that, upon command from the controller, the motor engages the antenna assembly to mechanically rotate the antenna assembly about a central axis of the closed cylinder. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for communicating with a wireless network , comprising:a wireless network antenna that receives signals from the wireless network and sends signals to the wireless network;wherein the wireless network antenna includes a housing that is a closed cylinder, an antenna assembly mounted within the housing, and a motor that engages the antenna assembly for mechanically orienting the antenna assembly within the housing to communicate with the wireless network; andwherein the signals of the wireless network antenna are communicated with a home network using a single coax cable that is shared with signals from a satellite antenna that are received from a direct broadcast satellite system.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the antenna assembly is rotatably mounted within the closed cylinder claim 21 , and the motor mechanically rotates the antenna assembly about a central axis of the closed cylinder.23. The apparatus of claim 21 , ...

ANTENNA POSITIONING MECHANISM

An antenna pointing mechanism for pointing an antenna includes a guide and track assembly. The guide and track assembly has a guide member fixable to a support, such as a flying vehicle, and a track member coupled to the guide member and fixable to the antenna. The track member is movable along the guide member for rotating the antenna relative to the support. The track member has a key that extends about a periphery of the antenna along a path having a portion that is non-linear. The key is received by a slot of the guide member. At each location of the track member relative to the guide member, the track member rotates about a rotational axis that is spaced from a coupling location of the track member with the guide member. 1. A guide and track assembly for a pointing an antenna , the guide and track assembly comprising:a guide member fixable to a support; anda track member coupled to the guide member and fixable to the antenna, the track member being movable along the guide member for rotating the antenna relative to the support;wherein the track member has a key that extends about the antenna along a path having a portion that is non-linear, the key being received by a slot of the guide member, andwherein, at each location of the track member relative to the guide member, the track member rotates about a rotational axis that is spaced from a coupling location of the track member with the guide member.2. The guide and track assembly of claim 1 ,wherein the guide member includes a support attachment portion coupled to the support, andwherein at each respective location of the track member relative to the guide member, the rotational axis is distanced from the support attachment portion by a distance equal to or greater than the smallest radius of the track member, the radius being defined from the rotational axis at said respective location of the track member, to the coupling location of the track member with the guide member.3. The guide and track assembly of ...

Method and Device for Obtaining Antenna Engineering Parameter and System

A method and device and a system are disclosed. The method may include: obtaining, by a measurement device, a first image that is obtained by photographing an antenna at a first position (); mapping M characteristic points included in the first image into a first three-dimensional spatial coordinate system, to obtain M three-dimensional space points that are in the first three-dimensional spatial coordinate system and that have a mapping relationship with the M characteristic points (), where a first mapping photographing direction is parallel to a direction of an axis in the first three-dimensional spatial coordinate system, and the first mapping photographing direction is obtained by mapping a photographing direction of photographing the first image into the first three-dimensional spatial coordinate system; and obtaining a downtilt of the antenna according to a first angle and/or obtaining an azimuth of the antenna according to a second angle (). 1. A method for measuring an antenna engineering parameter , the method comprising:obtaining, by a measurement device, a first image that is obtained by photographing an antenna at a first position, wherein the first image comprises at least M characteristic points on the antenna, the M characteristic points being characteristic points on a surface of the antenna, the M characteristic points being in a same plane but not on a same straight line, and wherein M is a positive integer greater than 2;mapping, by the measurement device, the M characteristic points into a first three-dimensional spatial coordinate system, to obtain M three-dimensional space points that are in the first three-dimensional spatial coordinate system and that have a mapping relationship with the M characteristic points, wherein a first mapping photographing direction is parallel to a direction of an axis in the first three-dimensional spatial coordinate system, or an included angle having a specified angle exists between a first mapping ...

ADJUSTABLE REFLECTOR ANTENNAS

A base station antenna includes first and second reflectors that are movable relative to each other, and each of the first and second reflectors includes a plurality of radiating elements on a main reflector surface thereof. A third reflector is movably coupled to the first and second reflectors, and movement of the third reflector causes the first and second reflectors to move relative to each other. A drive mechanism is utilized to move the third reflector and includes a drive shaft, an actuator configured to rotate the drive shaft, and a threaded shaft coupled to the drive shaft and configured to rotate in response to rotation of the drive shaft. Rotational movement of the threaded shaft causes linear movement of the third reflector. A control unit, such as a remote electrical tilt (RET) controller controls the actuator to rotate the driveshaft. 1. A base station antenna , comprising:first and second reflectors that are movable relative to each other, each of the first and second reflectors comprising a plurality of radiating elements on a main reflector surface thereof;a third reflector movably coupled to the first and second reflectors, wherein movement of the third reflector causes the first and second reflectors to move relative to each other; anda drive mechanism configured to move the third reflector.2. The base station antenna of claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises:a drive shaft;an actuator configured to rotate the drive shaft;a threaded shaft coupled to the drive shaft and configured to rotate in response to rotation of the drive shaft, wherein the threaded shaft is threadably coupled to the third reflector such that rotational movement of the threaded shaft causes movement of the third reflector; anda control unit configured to control the actuator.3. The base station antenna of claim 2 , wherein the control unit comprises a remote electrical tilt (RET) controller.4. The base station antenna of claim 2 , wherein the third reflector comprises ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device includes a base, a connection device, a body, an antenna assembly, and a shield member. The body rotates to a first operating state and a second operating state relative to the base through the connection device. The shield member moves in the base to a shielding state and a non-overlapping state. When the body is in the first operating state, the body is not overlapping with the antenna assembly in a first direction, the shield member is in the non-overlapping state, and the shield member is not overlapping with the antenna assembly in the first direction. When the body is in the second operating state, the body overlaps at least a portion of the antenna assembly in the first direction, the shield member is in the shielding state, and the shield member shields between the antenna assembly and the body. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a base;a connection device connected to the base;a body connected to the connection device, the body rotating to a first operating state and a second operating state relative to the base through the connection device;an antenna assembly arranged in the base; anda shield member arranged in the base, the shield member moving in the base to a shielding state and a non-overlapping state; in response to the body being in the first operating state, the body is not overlapping with the antenna assembly in a first direction, the shield member is in the non-overlapping state, and the shield member is not overlapping with the antenna assembly in the first direction; and', 'in response to the body being in the second operating state, the body overlaps at least a portion of the antenna assembly in the first direction, the shield member is in the shielding state, and the shield member shields between the antenna assembly and the body., 'wherein2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:in response to the body changing from the first operating state to the second operating state, the shield member is configured to prevent the body ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATIONS TO AERIAL PLATFORMS

Apparatus, systems and methods for the provision of high data rate and high throughput communications link for drones, in a bandwidth efficient manner. One set of embodiments describe apparatus and methods to mitigate interference from other systems when using the unlicensed radio frequency bands such as the Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) bands. Apparatus and methods are also described to enable association of the drone radio sub-system with an “optimal” cell site, such as when the drone uses a directional antenna beam to maximize system throughput. Configurations of a mechanically steerable directional antenna aperture are also disclosed. Other embodiments describe systems and methods to mitigate excessive amounts of interference, and to provide a reliable communications link for signaling and other mission-critical messages. 1. Apparatus for receiving broadband access via a network of cell sites comprising one or more base stations , each base station comprising a cell radio sub-system , and a cell antenna sub-system configured to form at least one directional beam; the apparatus comprising:a drone radio sub-system, a position location determination unit, and a drone antenna sub-system comprising an antenna aperture configured to form a steerable directional beam;{'claim-text': ['store a plurality of position locations associated with a plurality of cell sites of the network of cell sites;', 'instruct the drone antenna sub-system to steer a beam toward a specific cell site based on a drone position coordinate and a specific position coordinate of the specific cell site;', 'measure a downlink signal quality measurement on a received signal from the specific cell site; and', 'receive uplink signal quality measurements provided within the received signal from the specific cell site, wherein the uplink signal quality measurements are associated with the specific cell site.'], '#text': 'wherein the drone radio sub-system is further configured to:'}2. The ...

Methods circuits devices assemblies and systems for providing an active antenna

Disclosed herein are methods, circuits, devices, assemblies and systems for facilitating wireless communication, both satellite and terrestrial. According to embodiments, there may be provided a integrated bidirectional phased array including multiple antenna element clusters, wherein each antenna cluster may be comprised of a set of antenna elements disposed in proximity to one another and connected to one another through an intra-cluster signal distribution line. Antenna element clusters may be connected to one another and to a main signal line through a network of inter-cluster signal distribution lines as least some of which may include electrically controllable signal phase shifters. A first set of antenna element clusters may be connected to a transmission signal (TX) line, thereby forming a TX antenna. A second set of antenna element clusters may be connected to a receive signal (RX) line, thereby forming a second RX antenna. Antenna elements of RX and TX antenna element clusters may disposed on a common surface, or parallel surfaces, in an interlaced manner.

ANTENNA OSCILLATOR AND ANTENNA

The disclosure applies to the field of antenna technology, which provides an antenna oscillator and an antenna. The antenna oscillator includes an antenna oscillator body, the antenna oscillator body has a rectangular planar plate-like structure. The first slit and the second slit have strip-shaped structures without branches and are configured on the antenna oscillator body. The first slit and the second slit extend in the direction of the long side of the rectangle and the antenna oscillator body is configured with a pore structure. It can receive and transmit electromagnetic wave signals of a larger bandwidth, expand the effective bandwidth of the antenna oscillator and obtain better signal intensity for each frequency within the effective bandwidth. 1. An antenna oscillator , comprising an antenna oscillator body , wherein the antenna oscillator body has a planar sheet structure in a form of a rectangle and is provided with a first slit and a second slit; the first slit and the second slit have a long strip-shaped structure without a branch , and the first slit and the second slit extend in a direction of a long side of the rectangle; and the antenna oscillator body is provided with a pore structure thereon.2. The antenna oscillator according to claim 1 , wherein the first slit and the second slit are equal in width claim 1 , parallel to each other claim 1 , and equal in length claim 1 , and are located at a middle position of the rectangle; the pore structures are configured at two sides of the middle position in a longitudinal direction of the first slit and two sides of the middle position in a longitudinal direction of the second slit; the first slit and the second slit are symmetrical about a perpendicular bisector of a short side of the rectangle and/or the long side of the rectangle.3. The antenna oscillator according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna oscillator further comprises a connecting component claim 1 , the connecting component is connected to an ...

BASE STATION ANTENNAS HAVING ARRAYS WITH BOTH MECHANICAL UPTILT AND ELECTRONIC DOWNTILT

Base station antennas a reflector, an RF port, an array of radiating elements, where each radiating element is mounted to extend forwardly from the reflector and mechanically uptilted with respect to the reflector, and a feed network coupled between the RF port and the array of radiating elements. The feed network includes a plurality of delay elements that are configured to impart a fixed electronic downtilt to a radiation pattern generated by the array of radiating elements in response to an RF signal input at the RF port. 1. A base station antenna , comprising:a reflector;a first radio frequency (“RF”) port;an array of radiating elements, each of the radiating elements mounted to extend forwardly from the reflector and mechanically uptilted with respect to the reflector; anda feed network coupled between the first RF port and the array of radiating elements, the feed network including a plurality of delay elements that are configured to impart a fixed electronic downtilt to a radiation pattern generated by the array of radiating elements in response to an RF signal input at the first RF port.2. The base station antenna of claim 1 , wherein the array of radiating elements is configured so that an elevation angle of a mechanical boresight pointing direction of the array is greater than 1° when the base station antenna is mounted for use.3. (canceled)4. The base station antenna of claim 1 , wherein each radiating element is mechanically uptilted to a degree so that in the absence of any electronic downtilt claim 1 , a maximum gain of the radiation pattern at the horizon is at least 7 dB less than a maximum gain of the radiation pattern generated by the array of radiating elements.5. The base station antenna of claim 1 , wherein each radiating element includes a director claim 1 , and wherein the directors are positioned to be parallel to the reflector.6. (canceled)7. The base station antenna of claim 1 , wherein each radiating element has a mechanical uptilt with ...

Sighting Bracket for Antenna Alignment

An antenna alignment bracket may include a guide member having a first end and a second end, a first end plate disposed at the first end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of longitudinal extension of the guide member, a second end plate disposed at the second end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in the first direction, and an extension portion operably coupled to one of the first end plate, the second end plate, or the guide member at a proximal end of the extension portion. The extension portion may be configured to support an alignment tool bracket for holding an alignment tool configured to align an antenna assembly at a distal end of the extension portion. A receiving space is defined between the first and second end plates to receive the antenna assembly. 1. An antenna alignment bracket comprising:a guide member having a first end and a second end;a first end plate disposed at the first end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of longitudinal extension of the guide member;a second end plate disposed at the second end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in the first direction; andan extension portion operably coupled to one of the first end plate, the second end plate, or the guide member at a proximal end of the extension portion,wherein the extension portion is configured to support an alignment tool bracket for holding an alignment tool configured to align an antenna assembly at a distal end of the extension portion, andwherein a receiving space is defined between the first and second end plates to receive the antenna assembly.2. The antenna alignment bracket of claim 1 , wherein the guide member is configured to engage a rear wall of a housing of the antenna assembly claim 1 , and the first and second end plates are configured to ...

METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

A method, apparatus and system for extended wireless communication include an airborne platform including at least one antenna to pick up and radiate wireless signals, a platform controller to control the altitude and attitude of the airborne platform, and a communication payload. In an embodiment, the communication payload includes at least two transponders to establish wireless links and a controller having a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. In some embodiments, the memory has stored therein instructions executable by the processor to cause the airborne communication system to elevate the airborne platform to an altitude at which wireless connectivity is able to be established with a first wireless network, establish a first wireless link to the first wireless network, establish a second wireless link, and relay data between the first wireless link and the second wireless link. 1. A method for providing extended wireless communications , comprising:providing an airborne platform having a communication payload able to establish at least a first and a second wireless link, and a flight control system able to alter at least one of a position or an attitude of the airborne platform;elevating the airborne platform using the flight control system to an altitude at which wireless connectivity is able to be established with a first wireless network;establishing a first wireless link to the first wireless network using the communication payload of the airborne platform;establishing a second wireless link using the communication payload of the airborne platform;relaying data between the first wireless link and the second wireless link using the communication payload; andaltering at least one of the position or the attitude of the airborne platform using the flight control system to locate a position or an attitude for the airborne platform having at least one of an optimum signal strength or coverage area for at least one of the first and the second wireless ...

Control method, unmanned aerial vehicle, and computer readable storage medium

A radiation direction control method includes obtaining a relative position of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) relative to a control terminal communicating with the UAV, and driving an antenna of the UAV to move based on the relative position to cause a maximum-radiation direction of the antenna to face toward the control terminal.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BEAM-STEERABLE ANTENNA WITH SINGLE-DRIVE MECHANISM

In one embodiment, an antenna assembly is described. The antenna assembly includes an antenna and an antenna positioner coupled to the antenna. The antenna positioner includes a single drive interface and a plurality of gears. The plurality rotate in a first manner in response to a first drive direction applied through the single drive interface, and rotate in a second manner in response to a second drive applied through the single drive interface. The antenna positioner also includes a threaded rod that moves in a first rod direction and a second rod direction in response to rotation of the plurality of gears in the first manner and the second manner respectively. The antenna positioner also includes a tilt plate contacting the threaded rod. The tilt plate tilts about a pivot line in response to movement of the threaded rod to move a beam of the antenna in a spiral pattern. 1. (canceled)2. An antenna assembly comprising:an antenna;a mounting bracket assembly to align a beam of the antenna along a coarse alignment direction; andan antenna positioner coupled to the antenna and the mounting bracket assembly, the antenna positioner configured for scanning the beam of the antenna along a varying pattern in two dimensions relative to the coarse alignment direction in response to a drive force received via a single drive interface of the antenna positioner.3. The antenna assembly of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , for scanning the beam of the antenna claim 2 , the antenna positioner is configured to:change, in response to a driving of the single drive interface of the antenna positioner, an angle between a direction of the beam and an axis; andchange, in response to the driving of the single drive interface of the antenna positioner, a direction of a projection of the beam on a plane that is perpendicular to the axis.4. The antenna assembly of claim 2 , wherein the antenna positioner is configured for scanning the beam of the antenna in an azimuth direction relative to the ...

ANTENNA MOUNT

A mount for an antenna includes: a plurality of horizontal members; and a plurality of vertical members interconnected with the horizontal members, the vertical members configured and arranged for mounting of at least one antenna. At least one of the horizontal members and/or the vertical members has a cross-section that reduces drag under wind load. 1. A mount for an antenna , comprising:a plurality of horizontal members; anda plurality of vertical members interconnected with the horizontal members, the vertical members configured and arranged for mounting of at least one antenna;wherein at least one of the horizontal members and/or the vertical members has a cross-section that reduces drag under wind load.2. The mount defined in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the vertical members has a cross-section that reduces drag under wind load.3. The mount defined in claim 2 , wherein the vertical member has an airfoil or fusiform cross-section.4. The mount defined in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the horizontal members has a cross-section that reduces drag under wind load.5. The mount defined in claim 4 , wherein the horizontal member has an airfoil or a fusiform cross-section.6. The mount defined in claim 4 , wherein the horizontal member has a surface textured to provide lift under wind load.7. The mount defined in claim 6 , wherein the textured surface of the horizontal member comprises dimples.8. The mount defined in claim 6 , wherein the textured surface of the horizontal member is an upper surface of the horizontal member.9. A mount for an antenna claim 6 , comprising:a plurality of horizontal members; anda plurality of vertical members interconnected with the horizontal members, the vertical members configured and arranged for mounting of at least one antenna;wherein at least one of the horizontal members is configured to provide lift under wind load.10. The mount defined in claim 9 , wherein the horizontal member has a cross-sectional shape that provides lift ...

HIGH-POWER ELECTROMAGNETIC SOURCE, VEHICLE AND METHOD

A high-power electromagnetic source for HPEM pulses in a desired radiation direction includes at least three antennas fixed in relation to one another for pulse components, wherein at least two groups of antennas with a respective main direction are present, and a control unit for the activation and phase position of the pulse components for the superimposition for the HPEM pulse, wherein the current radiation direction of said pulse is selectable in an angle range around the main direction. A vehicle with an HPEM source has the antennas mounted in a fixed position or a support for the antennas is pivotably mounted on the vehicle. In a method for emitting the HPEM pulse, all antennas are controlled in order to select the radiation direction in the angle range of less than 360°. 1. A high-power electromagnetic (HPEM) source for emitting an HPEM pulse in a given radiation direction , the HPEM source comprising:at least three antennas fitted at fixed positions relative to one another and each configured to emit a respective pulse component;at least two of said antennas being combined in each case into a group, forming at least two groups of antennas which differ from one another in terms of at least one antenna;each of said groups of antennas having one main direction assigned thereto, and said antennas being configured to define at least two different main directions; anda control unit configured to control said antennas in terms of an activation of a phase position of respective pulse components thereof in such a way that the pulse components of said antennas are superimposed on one another in an HPEM pulse for at least one of said groups, wherein a current radiation direction of the HPEM pulse is selectable in a specific angle range around the main direction, with the specific angle range being less than 360°.2. The HPEM source according to claim 1 , wherein all of said at least three antennas are arranged in a common plane.3. The HPEM source according to claim 1 , ...

Method and apparatus point-n-go antenna aiming and tracking system

An apparatus is provided comprising a clamping portion and a coupling portion, the clamping portion structured to be clamped to a support structure; a mating bracket configured to couple at least one of a radio or an antenna to the coupling portion; a first guide arm disposed intermediate the clamping portion and the coupling portion, the first guide arm structured to enable movement of at least one of the radio or the antenna; and at least one actuator comprising an extendable portion, wherein while extending, the extendable portion causes movement, via the first guide arm, of the coupling portion relative to the clamping portion, thereby rotating at least one of the radio or the antenna along a first axis.

MECHANICAL TILT MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A BASE STATION ANTENNA

A mechanical tilt mounting system for a base station antenna includes a fixed pivot that connects the antenna to a support structure. The antenna is rotatable about the fixed pivot. An adjustable control arm has a first end connected to the antenna and a second end connected to the support structure. Extension and contraction of the adjustable arm rotates the antenna about the fixed pivot to change the angle of inclination of the antenna. 1. A mechanical tilt mounting system for a base station antenna , comprising:an antenna;a fixed pivot configured to connect the antenna to a support structure, the antenna being rotatable about the fixed pivot to change the angle of inclination of the antenna;an adjustable control arm comprising a turnbuckle assembly having a first end connected to the antenna and a second end configured to connect to a support structure such that adjustment of the turnbuckle assembly rotates the antenna about the fixed pivot.2. The mechanical tilt mounting system for a base station antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the first end of the adjustable control arm comprises a first lockable pivot and the second end of the adjustable control arm comprises a second lockable pivot.3. The mechanical tilt mounting system for a base station antenna according to claim 2 , wherein the first lockable pivot and the second lockable pivot each comprise a pivot pin that is secured by a mating member that may be tightened to fix the position of the adjustable control arm relative to the support structure and to the antenna and loosened to allow relative pivoting motion between the adjustable control arm and the support structure and the antenna about the first pivot pin and the second pivot pin.4. The mechanical tilt mounting system for a base station antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the turnbuckle assembly comprises a first threaded member defining the first end and a second threaded member defining the second end claim 1 , wherein one of the first ...

V2X COMMUNICATION ANTENNA-MOUNTED LEANING VEHICLE

A leaning vehicle having a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication antenna mounted thereon, a body frame that leans in a vehicle leftward or rightward direction when the leaning vehicle turns left or right, and a V2X communication device configured to perform V2X communication. The V2X communication antenna has such a radiation pattern that a 3 dB beam width thereof in a horizontal mounting plane is larger than the 3 dB beam width thereof in a vertical mounting plane, the 3 dB beam width in the vertical mounting plane existing both in a vehicle upper region and in a vehicle lower region, and the 3 dB beam width in the horizontal mounting plane existing both in a vehicle left region and in a vehicle right region. The V2X communication device performs the V2X communication with another V2X communication device, at least when the leaning vehicle turns left or right and the body frame leans accordingly. 1. A leaning vehicle , comprising:a body frame, which leans in a vehicle leftward direction when the leaning vehicle turns left and leans in a vehicle rightward direction when the leaning vehicle turns right;a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication device which is configured to perform V2X communication; anda V2X communication antenna which is mounted on the leaning vehicle at a mounting location, and is electrically connected to the V2X communication device, the V2X communication antenna leaning in the vehicle leftward direction or in the vehicle rightward direction together with the body frame, and being an antenna having directivity, wherein a horizontal mounting plane, which is a horizontal plane passing through the mounting location when the body frame is upright,', 'a vertical mounting plane, which is a vertical plane passing through the mounting location when the body frame is upright, the vertical mounting plane being perpendicular to the horizontal mounting plane, and being parallel to a vehicle front-rear direction,', 'a vehicle upper region which is a ...

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA MOUNT AND CONTROL SYSTEM

A remotely controllable antenna mount () for use with a wireless telecommunication antenna () provides mechanical azimuth and tilt adjustment using AISG compatible motor control units () and AISG control and monitoring systems to remotely adjust the physical orientation of the antenna. The mount control units are serially interconnected with AISG antenna control units (ACUs) () which adjust electronic tilt mechanisms within the antenna itself. An AISG compatible mount azimuth control unit (MACU) () drives rotatable movement of the antenna through a range of azimuth angle positions. The antenna mount further includes a mechanical downtilt assembly interconnected between the antenna interface and the antenna. An AISG compatible mount tilt control unit (MTCU) () drives a linear actuator for physical downtilt of the antenna through a range of tilt angle positions. 1. An antenna mount for use with a telecommunication antenna having at least one AISG antenna control unit (ACU) , said antenna mount comprising: an antenna mast having an upper mast pivot and a lower mast pivot, and', 'a mechanical downtilt assembly including a lower hinge assembly connected between said antenna mast and a lower portion of said antenna, and an extensible upper hinge assembly connected between said antenna mast and an upper portion of said antenna; and, 'an antenna interface mounted to said antenna, said antenna interface comprising,'} an upper mount body secured to said mounting pole and having a pivot rotatably receiving said upper mast pivot,', 'a lower mount body secured to said mounting pole and having a pivot rotatably receiving said lower mast pivot, and', 'a mount azimuth control unit (MACU) having a motor, a drive gear interconnected between said motor and said antenna interface, and an AISG compatible motor controller,', 'said motor being controllable to drive rotatable movement of said antenna interface about a vertical axis through a range of azimuth angle positions,, 'a structure ...

Satellite Antenna Mounting Systems and Methods

A system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure is provided. The system may include a mounting structure and a satellite antenna. The mounting structure may include a plurality of tabs extending upward, and located at a first elevation. The mounting structure may also define a first plurality of apertures located at a second elevation, where the first elevation is higher than the second elevation. The satellite antenna may define a second plurality of apertures configured to accept the plurality of tabs. The satellite antenna may be supported by the mounting structure upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures. The satellite antenna may also define a third plurality of apertures which may be aligned with the first plurality of apertures upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures. 1. A system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure , wherein the system comprises: the mounting structure comprises a plurality of tabs;', 'the mounting structure defines a first plurality of apertures; and, 'a mounting structure, wherein the satellite antenna defines a second plurality of apertures;', 'the second plurality of apertures are configured to accept the plurality of tabs;', 'the satellite antenna is supported by the mounting structure upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures;', 'the satellite antenna defines a third plurality of apertures; and', 'the third plurality of apertures are aligned with the first plurality of apertures when the plurality of tabs are accepted by the second plurality of apertures., 'a satellite antenna, wherein2. The system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises:a plurality of fasteners, wherein upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures, the plurality of fasteners are capable of being inserted into both the ...

INTEGRATED ANTENNA UNIT WITH BLIND MATE INTERCONNECT

An antenna unit that includes an antenna, at least one radio unit, and an interconnect that includes first and second mating connectors. The first connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the antenna and the second connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the at least one radio unit. The first connector has lead-in geometry, and radial and axial float for blind mating of the first and second mating connectors. 1. An antenna unit , comprising:an antenna;at least one radio unit; andat least one interconnect including first and second mating connectors, said first connector being configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to said antenna and said second connector being configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to said at least one radio unit,wherein said first connector having lead-in geometry, and radial and axial float for blind mating of said first and second mating connectors,wherein said first connector has a spring positioned to facilitate the axial float, anda housing, a mounting body, and a shroud of said first connector are each formed of a dielectric material.2. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , wherein said interconnect defines a mating direction that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said antenna.3. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , wherein said interconnect defines a mating direction that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said antenna.4. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , wherein said antenna includes at least one docking station claim 1 , said first connector is mounted in said at least one docking station.5. The antenna unit according to claim 4 , wherein said docking station extends from said antenna in a plane substantially perpendicular to said antenna.6. The antenna unit according to claim 1 , further comprising a bellows seal surrounding an interface end of said first connector.7. The antenna unit according ...

Antenna Lifting Apparatus and Related Techniques

A method of raising an antenna includes decoupling an antenna pedestal from an antenna pedestal mounting structure. The method additionally includes separating the antenna pedestal from the antenna pedestal mounting structure. The method further includes inserting one or more antenna lifting fixtures between a first surface of the antenna pedestal and a first surface of the antenna pedestal mounting structure. The method also includes operating the one or more antenna lifting fixtures to move the first surface of the antenna pedestal away from the first surface of the antenna pedestal mounting structure. A corresponding system and antenna lifting fixture are also provided. 1. A method of raising an antenna , the method comprising:decoupling an antenna pedestal from an antenna pedestal mounting structure;separating the antenna pedestal from the antenna pedestal mounting structure using one or more lifting rods;inserting one or more antenna lifting fixtures between a first surface of the antenna pedestal and a first surface of the antenna pedestal mounting structure; and installing a plurality of lifting rods into respective ones of a corresponding plurality of threaded holes in the antenna pedestal wherein first ends of the lifting rods are disposed in respective openings in the first surface of the antenna pedestal mounting structure and second threaded ends of the plurality of lifting rods are disposed in respective ones of the corresponding plurality of threaded holes in the antenna pedestal; and', 'surrounding each one of the plurality of lifting rods with respective standoffs, each one of the respective standoffs having a first surface facing the first surface of the antenna pedestal and a second surface facing and adapted to couple to the first surface of the antenna pedestal mounting structure., 'operating the one or more antenna lifting fixtures to move the first surface of the antenna pedestal away from the first surface of the antenna pedestal mounting ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMAL ANTENNA ALIGNMENT

An approach for determining remote terminal antenna alignment in a satellite communications system is provided. A point in time for an expected conjunction of an a remote terminal antenna, a satellite in communication with the remote terminal and the Sun is determined based on predetermined positional data. An interference level imposed by the Sun on communication signals between the antenna and the satellite is measured at a number of respective points in time. A one of the points in time is determined when the interference is at a peak level. Then information regarding alignment of the antenna with respect to the satellite is determined, wherein the determination of the antenna alignment information is based on a comparison between the one point in time of the peak interference level and the expected point in time of the conjunction of the antenna, the satellite and the Sun. 1. A method for achieving improved antenna alignment , the method comprising:determining, by one or more processors, an expected date and an expected time for an expected conjunction of: an antenna, a satellite that transmits data to a remote terminal, and the sun using positional data;receiving, by a satellite antenna, a signal that comprises a data transmission from the satellite and interference from the sun;determining, by the one or more processors, based on the received signal, a date and time during which an interference level is at a peak interference level;determining, by the one or more processors, an azimuthal alignment for the antenna to be aligned with the satellite based on the time during which the interference level is at the peak interference level and the determined expected time for the expected conjunction;determining, by the one or more processors, an elevational alignment for the antenna to be aligned with the satellite based on the date during which the interference level is at the peak interference level and the determined expected date for the expected conjunction; ...

Apparatus and method for accurate and precise positioning of cellular antennas

An antenna mounting apparatus ( 10 ) in which an antenna bracket ( 32 ) can be rotated relative to a mount ( 20 ) in an azimuth direction and is selectively, automatically locked in position.

LATERALLY COMPLIANT MOUNTING STRUCTURE

Methods and apparatus for a mounting structure including a first arm having a first stiffness and a second arm having a second stiffness, wherein the first stiffness is less than the second stiffness in at least one degree of freedom. The first arm includes a flex region that can deflect in response to loading. In embodiments, the mounting structure can movably secure an antenna array to a pedestal. 1. A system , comprising:a base;equipment; and a first arm having a first stiffness; and', 'a second arm having a second stiffness, wherein the first stiffness is less than the second stiffness in at least one degree of freedom., 'a mounting structure to movably secure the equipment to the base, wherein the mounting structure comprises;'}2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a pedestal and the equipment comprises an antenna array.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the pedestal and the mounting structure are configured to move the antenna array from a stowed position to a deployed position by pivoting the antenna array about an elevation axis.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one degree of freedom comprises translation movement along the elevation axis or an axis parallel to the elevation axis.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the first arm comprises a flex region configured to flex in response to lateral loading.6. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the flex region has a thickness that is less than a thickness of adjacent areas of the first arm.7. The system according to claim 6 , wherein a length of the flex region is at least ten times the thickness of the flex region.8. The system according to claim 7 , wherein the flex region deflects in response to a thermal mismatch between the pedestal and the antenna array.9. The system according to claim 8 , wherein reaction forces at mountings of the mounting structure due to an externally applied lateral load condition are unequally distributed ...

Antenna Array

An antenna array for a measuring device, having an antenna with an emission surface, and an antenna holder for pivotably fastening the antenna to a fastening apparatus for the purpose of arranging the antenna array on a container or another fastening possibility, for example via a material heap, wherein the antenna holder is connected to the fastening apparatus by means of a clamping arrangement, wherein the antenna holder is in the form of a spherical layer of a sphere wherein the spherical layer has top and bottom surfaces running parallel to one another, and contains the center of the sphere, and the emission surface is arranged inside the spherical layer. 1. An antenna array for a measuring device comprisingan antenna, with an emission surface,an antenna fastening for the pivotal fastening of the antenna at a fastening apparatus, with the antenna fastening being connected via a clamping arrangement to the fastening apparatus, wherein the antenna fastening is embodied as a spherical layer of a sphere, with the spherical layer comprising top surfaces and bottom surfaces extending parallel in reference to each other, comprising the central point of the sphere, and the emission surface being arranged inside the spherical layer.2. The antenna array according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping arrangement is formed by the fastening apparatus and a clamping flange.3. The antenna array according to claim 2 , wherein the fastening apparatus comprises a first recess for the antenna fastening claim 2 , with its interior surface being embodied at least sectionally in a conical fashion or showing the form of segments of a sphere.4. The antenna array according to claim 2 , wherein the clamping flange comprises a second recess claim 2 , with its interior surface being embodied at least sectionally in a conical fashion or as a segment of a sphere.5. The antenna array according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna fastening comprises a limiting stop for limiting a maximum pivotal ...

HOLDER WITH COUNTERWEIGHT STRUCTURE AND FOR MOUNTING ON ANTENNA

A holder with a counterweight structure and for mounting on an antenna comprises a fixing seat, a rotating seat, a rotor, two plug caps, a connecting piece and a weight part; wherein the fixing seat is formed with a rotor mounting portion; the rotor mounting portion includes two rotor mounting holes extending in a rotational axis direction at both ends thereof, a cavity into which a counterweight is placed, and a counterweight cover for covering a cavity opening; the rotor mounting hole is formed with a hexagonal connecting post disposed at an inner bottom surface thereof and extending in the rotational axis direction; the hexagonal connecting post has an annular limiting boss; wherein the rotating seat includes two rotor sleeves disposed symmetrically with each other; the rotor mounting portion coincides with the axis of rotation of the two rotor sleeves and is connected therebetween. 1. A holder with a counterweight structure and for mounting on an antenna comprising{'b': 1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6, 'a fixing seat (), a rotating seat (), a rotor (), two plug caps (), a connecting piece () and a weight part ();'}{'b': 1', '11', '11', '111', '111', '112', '112, 'wherein the fixing seat () is formed with a rotor mounting portion (); the rotor mounting portion () includes two rotor mounting holes () extending in a rotational axis direction at both ends thereof a cavity into which a counterweight is placed, and a counterweight cover for covering a cavity opening; the rotor mounting hole () is formed with a hexagonal connecting post () disposed at an inner bottom surface thereof and extending in the rotational axis direction; the hexagonal connecting post () has an annular limiting boss;'}{'b': 2', '21', '11', '21', '21', '211', '2', '6, 'wherein the rotating seat () includes two rotor sleeves () disposed symmetrically with each other; the rotor mounting portion () coincides with the axis of rotation of the two rotor sleeves () and is connected therebetween; the each ...

ANTENNA ROTATOR

An antenna rotator includes a housing having an access port disposed therethrough. Positioned within the housing and proximate to the access port is an interface connector. The interface connector provided by the housing is configured to be removably attached to a module connector provided by a detection module, which may include a sensor for detecting a position of an encoder that is rotated by a motor drive within the housing. As a result, the detection module, which is highly susceptible to electrical damage from lightning, can be conveniently accessed and replaced. 1. An antenna rotator comprising:a housing having an access port;a motor drive assembly carried in said housing, said motor drive assembly adapted to rotate an antenna attached thereto;an interface connector carried in said housing and positioned proximate to said access port, said interface connector coupled to a power supply line and a position detection line; anda detection module proximate to said access port and removably attached to said interface connector so as to communicate with said power supply line and said antenna position detection line, said detection module configured to detect a rotating position of a component of said motor drive assembly.2. The antenna rotator of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said detection module extends through said access port.3. The antenna rotator of claim 1 , wherein said detection module includes a cover to seal said access port.4. The antenna rotator of claim 3 , wherein said detection module includes a lock mechanism to selectively secure said detection module to said housing.5. The antenna rotator of claim 4 , wherein said lock mechanism is receivable in an aperture disposed in said housing to selectively retain said interface module to said housing.6. The antenna rotator of claim 5 , wherein said lock mechanism is carried by said cover.7. The antenna rotator of claim 1 , wherein said detection module includes a position sensor configured to ...

Method for performing antenna shuffling using partial antenna array based beamforming in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor

A method for receiving a signal from a base station by a user equipment, using massive antenna array based beamforming of the base station in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method includes receiving, from the base station, antenna shuffling information corresponding to a preferred antenna port set among a plurality of antenna ports included in the massive antenna array, measuring channel state information according to the antenna shuffling information and reporting the channel state information to the base station, and receiving, from the base station, a beamformed signal using the preferred antenna port set based on the channel state information, wherein the antenna shuffling information includes at least one of information about a start index of antenna ports included in the preferred antenna port set and information about a direction to which antenna port indexes are allocated.

ACTUATORS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE PHASE SHIFTERS OF REMOTE ELECTRONIC DOWNTILT BASE STATION ANTENNAS

Multi-RET actuators include a plurality of shafts that have respective axially-drivable members mounted thereon. Each of axially-drivable member is mechanically linked to a respective one of a plurality of phase shifters. The multi-RET actuator further includes a motor having a drive shaft and a gear system that is configured to selectively couple the motor to the respective shafts. The gear system is configured so that rotation of the drive shaft in a first direction creates a mechanical linkage between the motor and a first of the shafts and rotation of the drive shaft in a second direction that is opposite the first direction rotates the first of the shafts. 1. An actuator for a plurality of phase shifters , comprising:a plurality of axially-drivable members, each axially-drivable member mounted on a respective parallel shaft, the axially-drivable members configured to be connected with a respective one of the phase shifters;a drive member having a primary rotary member;a plurality of secondary rotary members, each mounted on a respective one of the parallel shafts;wherein at least one of the primary rotary member and the secondary rotary members are axially movable so that each secondary rotary member may be in either an engaged position, in which the secondary rotary member engages the drive member, and a disengaged position, in which the secondary rotary member is disengaged from the drive member;a first engagement mechanism that is configured to axially move the primary rotary member or one of the secondary rotary members so that at least one of the secondary rotary members is in the engaged position; andan electric motor that is configured to drive the drive member,wherein the first engagement mechanism comprises an electromagnetic or a piezoelectric engagement mechanism.2. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein the first engagement mechanism is an electromagnetic engagement mechanism that includes an electromagnet.3. The actuator of claim 2 , wherein the first ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANTENNA ADJUSTMENT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Described herein are systems and methods for signal quality optimization in wireless communication networks. In one embodiment, a method of managing a network communication apparatus includes conducting a transmission over a wireless communication network via one or more movable antennas, identifying respective positions of respective movable antennas, obtaining a signal quality metric associated with the transmission, and altering the respective positions of the respective movable antennas in response to the signal quality metric. 1. A network communication apparatus , comprising:one or more antennas respectively configured for communication according to at least one network communication protocol;a movable surface coupled to respective antennas, the movable surface configured to alter respective orientations of the respective antennas according to a set of movement constraints that defines a plurality of valid orientations for the respective antennas; anda controller communicatively coupled to the respective antennas and the movable surface, the controller configured to obtain a measured signal quality associated with the respective antennas and to cause the movable surface to alter the respective orientations of the respective antennas in response to the measured signal quality.2. The network communication apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the movable surface comprises:a mounting platform adapted to receive the one or more antennas; anda motor coupled to the mounting platform and configured to displace the mounting platform, thereby causing the movable surface to alter the respective orientations of respective antennas.3. The network communication apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the motor is further configured to rotate the movable surface about an axis substantially orthogonal to the mounting platform.4. The network communication apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the set of movement constraints defines a maximum range of angular displacement of the motor claim 3 , the ...

Antenna measurement system and method for positioning an antenna

An antenna measurement system is provided. The antenna measurement system comprises an antenna and a device under test. the antenna comprises a light emitting unit which is integrated in the antenna. Advantageously, the antenna can be positioned with respect to the device under test in an efficient and cost-saving manner.

Display device, projector, and communication device

A projector includes a wireless communication unit which wirelessly receives image data from a transmitting device, and a display unit which displays an image based on the image data received by the wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit includes a first communication unit which has a first array antenna, and a second communication unit which has a second array antenna. The first communication unit transmits and receives wireless radio waves of a first frequency in a millimeter wave band via the first array antenna, and the second communication unit transmits and receives wireless radio waves of a second frequency in a millimeter wave band that is different from the first frequency via the second array antenna. A plane including the second array antenna is tilted at an angle of 10 degrees or more and 30 degrees or less to a plane including the first array antenna.

WIDEBAND REFLECTARRAY USING ELECTRICALLY RE-FOCUSABLE PHASED ARRAY FEED

A planar reflectarray system provides for bandwidth broadening by employing a tunable (amplitude and phase) feed array. The tunable feed array is adjustable in amplitude and phase to compensate for aberrations by enabling feed re-focusing and field matching. The techniques modestly increase the size of the feed array and use active tuning to effectively correct for de-focusing when operating reflectarrays at frequencies away from the tuned center frequency. 1. An apparatus comprising:a reflectarray comprising an array of reflective elements, each reflective element configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation with an adjusted phase based on a frequency of the reflected electromagnetic radiation, wherein the array of reflective elements define a focal point in an axial direction away from the reflectarray that is based on the frequency of the reflected electromagnetic radiation;a feed array comprising an array of feed elements that form a phase center of the feed array; anda transmitter configured to control inputs to the feed elements such that the phase center of the feed array is moved in the axial direction to focus the feed array on a range of frequencies of the reflected electromagnetic radiation.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is configured to move the phase center by electronically adjusting amplitude/phase weightings of the feed elements.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reflectarray is configured to deploy from a stowed configuration to a substantially flat expanded configuration.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the stowed configuration of the reflectarray comprises a folded membrane.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising an alignment system configured to align the substantially flat expanded configuration of the reflectarray with the feed array.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is part of a transmit and receive module.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the feed array is offset from a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BEAM-STEERABLE ANTENNA WITH SINGLE-DRIVE MECHANISM

In one embodiment, an antenna assembly is described. The antenna assembly includes and antenna and an antenna positioner coupled to the antenna. The antenna positioner includes a single drive interface and a plurality of gears. The plurality of gears rotate in a first manner in response to a first drive direction applied through the single drive interface, and rotate in a second manner in response to a second drive applied through the single drive interface. The antenna positioner also includes a threaded rod that moves in a first rod direction and a second rod direction in response to rotation of the plurality of gears in the first manner and the second manner respectively. The antenna positioner also includes a tilt plate contacting the threaded rod. The tilt plate tilts about a pivot line in response to movement of the threaded rod to move a beam of the antenna in a spiral pattern. 1. An antenna assembly comprising:a base;an antenna; and a first gear connected to the base;', 'a second gear meshed with the first gear; and', 'a third gear meshed with the first gear,, 'an antenna positioner coupled with the base and the antenna, the antenna positioner comprisingwherein movement of the second gear and the third gear about an axis of the first gear provides an adjustment of the antenna, relative to the base, in an azimuth direction.2. The antenna assembly of claim 1 , wherein a rotation about an axis of the second gear and a rotation about an axis of the third gear provide an adjustment of the antenna claim 1 , relative to the base claim 1 , in an elevation direction.3. The antenna assembly of claim 1 , wherein a relative rotation claim 1 , about an axis of the second gear claim 1 , between the second gear and the antenna provides an adjustment of the antenna claim 1 , relative to the base claim 1 , in an elevation direction.4. The antenna assembly of claim 1 , wherein a first relative rotation claim 1 , about an axis of the second gear claim 1 , between the second ...

ANTENNA HAVING A BEAM INTERRUPTER FOR INCREASED THROUGHPUT

A telecommunications antenna including a conductive ground plane, at least one radiator, and Electromagnetic Energy (EME) interrupter. The radiator is disposed in combination with the conductive ground plane and produces a beam pattern indicative of the performance/throughput of the radiator. The EME interrupter electrically connects to the conductive ground plane and is operative to electrically inhibit the transmission/reception of electromagnetic energy within a sector of the beam pattern. In one embodiment, the EME interrupter inhibits the transmission of energy within a sector of between about one degree (1°) to about twenty degrees (20°). 1. An electromagnetic antenna , comprising:a conductive ground plane;a radiator spatially positioned relative to the conductive ground plane and producing a beam pattern indicative of the performance of the radiator's signal transmission/reception; andan ElectroMagnetic Energy (EME) interrupter electrically connected to the conductive ground plane and operative to electrically inhibit the transmission/reception of electromagnetic energy within a sector of the beam pattern.2. The electromagnetic antenna of claim 1 , wherein the sector of the beam pattern inhibited by the interrupter corresponds to a sector angle of between about one degree (1°) to about twenty degrees (20°).3. The electromagnetic antenna of claim 1 , wherein the sector of the beam pattern inhibited by the interrupter corresponds to a sector angle of between about two degrees (2°) to about ten degrees (10°).4. The electromagnetic antenna of wherein the radiator has a length dimension corresponding to approximately ¼(λ) wherein the λ wavelength of the average wavelength transmitted/received by the antenna system.5. The electromagnetic antenna of wherein the ground plane defines a substantially circular disc having an axis of symmetry normal to the plane of the disc claim 1 , and wherein the interrupter defines an arcuate strip having one end electrically ...

ANTENNA STEERING AND LOCKING APPARATUS

A cellular antenna steering and locking apparatus () has a first bracket () for attachment to a fixed structure, a second bracket () for attachment to a cellular antenna, a joint arrangement between the first and second brackets to facilitate rotation there between about a pivot axis and a locking mechanism () having a first condition in which rotation between the first and second brackets is prohibited, and a second condition in which rotation between the first and second brackets is permitted, the locking mechanism having a control () rotatable between the first and second conditions. 1. A cellular antenna steering and locking apparatus comprising:a first bracket for attachment to a fixed structure;a second bracket for attachment to a cellular antenna;a joint arrangement between the first and second brackets to facilitate rotation therebetween about a pivot axis; and,a locking mechanism having a first toothed ratchet and a first ratchet-engaging member, the first ratchet-engaging member having a locked condition in which it is engaged with teeth of the first ratchet to lock the joint arrangement against rotation in at least a first rotational direction.2. A cellular antenna steering and locking apparatus according to claim 1 , in which:the first ratchet-engaging member is configured to lock the joint arrangement at a first set of predetermined angular positions of the joint arrangement; and,the locking mechanism comprises a second ratchet-engaging member, in which the second ratchet-engaging member has a locked condition in which it is engaged with the teeth of the first ratchet to lock the joint arrangement against rotation in at least the first rotational direction, and in which the second ratchet-engaging member is configured to lock the joint arrangement at a second set of predetermined angular positions interleaving the first set of predetermined angular positions.3. A cellular antenna steering and locking apparatus according to claim 2 , in which the second ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ANTENNA ALIGNMENT SYSTEM

An antenna alignment system comprising an antenna system including an antenna and a support system, and an alignment system including at least one actuator and a control unit, where the at least one actuator is configured to be coupled to the support system, and the control unit is configured to actuate the at least one actuator such that the antenna is moved in at least one direction. 1. An antenna alignment system comprising:an antenna system including an antenna and a support system; andan alignment system including at least one actuator and a control unit, wherein the at least one actuator is configured to be coupled to the support system, and the control unit is configured to actuate the at least one actuator such that the antenna is moved in at least one direction.2. The antenna alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuator includes a first actuator and a second actuator.3. The antenna alignment system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one direction includes a first direction and a second direction claim 2 , and the first actuator is configured to pivot the antenna in the first direction and the second actuator is configured to pivot the antenna in the second direction.4. The antenna alignment system of claim 3 , wherein the first direction is along an azimuth angle and the second direction is along an elevation angle.5. The antenna alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the antenna is a microwave antenna.6. The antenna alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuator is temporarily coupled to the support system claim 1 , and the control unit is configured to actuate the at least one actuator to move the antenna in the at least one direction when the at least one actuator is temporarily coupled to the support system.7. The antenna alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuator is continuously coupled to the support system.8. The antenna alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the support system includes a support ...

Radio radar device capable of adapting to severe weather

The invention relates to the field of radio applications, and in particular to a radio radar device capable of adapting to severe weather. The invention includes a fuselage and a turret that is rotatably disposed above the fuselage. A radio radar, a protective cover rotatably connected to the rotating frame is provided above the radio radar, and a radio radar device capable of adapting to severe weather provided by the present invention can conveniently realize the turning of the radio radar. The protective cover can effectively protect the wireless radar in severe weather, and at the same time can ensure the normal operation of the radio radar. The device can be used in conjunction with the mobile trolley to facilitate the shipment. In addition, the equipment can lock itself on the trolley during the shipment process. It is safe and can use the shock absorber of the trolley to reduce the damage caused by bumps during the shipment of the equipment of the present invention, at the same time, the stability of the radar used during the shipment is improved, and it is more reliable. 1. A radio radar device capable of adapting to severe weather includes a fuselage and a turret rotatably disposed above the fuselage , and is characterized in that a radio radar is provided on the left side of the top wall of the turret so that it can swing left and right. A protective cover that is rotatably connected to the turret is provided above the radio radar , and a swing cavity with an upward opening is provided in the top wall of the turret , and a swing for radiating radio signals sent by the radio radar is provided in the swing cavity. The reflecting plate swings under the action of a hydraulic rod hinged between the reflecting plate and the bottom wall of the swing cavity , so as to adjust the radio reflection angle sent by the radio radar to avoid the radio caused by the limitation of the protective cover. The transmission quality decreases. When the weather is good , the ...

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA MOUNT AND CONTROL SYSTEM

A remotely controllable antenna mount () for use with a wireless telecommunication antenna () provides mechanical azimuth and tilt adjustment using AISG compatible motor control units () and AISG control and monitoring systems to remotely adjust the physical orientation of the antenna. The mount control units are serially interconnected with AISG antenna control units (ACUs) () which adjust electronic tilt mechanisms within the antenna itself. An AISG compatible mount azimuth control unit (MACU) () drives rotatable movement of the antenna through a range of azimuth angle positions. The antenna mount further includes a mechanical downtilt assembly interconnected between the antenna interface and the antenna. An AISG compatible mount tilt control unit (MTCU) () drives linear expansion of a scissor assembly () and corresponding pivoting of the antenna through a range of tilt angle positions. 1. An antenna mount for use with a telecommunication antenna having at least one AISG antenna control unit (ACU) , said antenna mount comprising:a structure interface mounted to an installation structure;an antenna interface mounted to said antenna, said antenna interface including an antenna mast having upper and lower pivots rotatably connected to said structure interface and being rotatably movable about a vertical axis through a range of azimuth angle positions;a mount azimuth control unit (MACU) having a motor mechanically interconnected with said structure interface and said antenna interface, said MACU including an AISG compatible motor controller, a male bidirectional AISG port and a female bidirectional AISG port, said motor being controllable to drive rotatable movement of said antenna through said range of azimuth angle positions,a mechanical downtilt assembly interconnected between said antenna mast and an upper pivot on said antenna; anda mount tilt control unit (MTCU) mechanically interconnected with said downtilt assembly, said MTCU including an AISG compatible motor ...

LOW PROFILE END-FIRE ANTENNA ARRAY

Low-profile end-fire antenna systems to provide additional throughput in areas of need with minimal structural and aesthetic impact. The system can include one or more low-profile end-fire antennas mounted to an exterior surface (e.g., a roof or parapet) of a building, parking deck, exiting cell tower, water tower, or other suitable structure. Additional electronics can be remotely mounted to maintain the low profile of the system. The system can be color-matched, or otherwise camouflaged, to maintain building aesthetics. The low-profile end-fire antenna can be mounted on a positioning stand to enable the elevation and/or azimuth of the system to be adjusted. The low profile of the antennas can reduce wind loading and enable the system to be mounted to existing structures without reinforcement, or other modification, to the structure. The orientation of the system relative to observers in many locations (e.g., on the ground) renders the system all but invisible. 1. A low-profile end-fire antenna system comprising:a case;a ground plane, detachably coupled to the case, with a lateral axis and a longitudinal axis;a plurality of radiating elements disposed on the ground plane parallel to the lateral axis at a predetermined spacing to cause a direction of maximum radiation parallel to the longitudinal axis;a phase shifter, in communication with the plurality of radiating elements, to cause the plurality of radiating elements to radiate in an alternating out-of-phase pattern;a radome detachably coupled to the case in an overlying manner to the ground plane and sized and shaped to shed water and debris; andone or more radio frequency (RF) connectors to connect the system to an RF transceiver.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the radome is pyramid shaped to shed water and debris off the system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein a front face of the pyramid claim 2 , disposed in the direction of maximum radiation claim 2 , includes a lens to steer the direction of maximum ...

ANTENNA ROTATION MECHANISM

An antenna rotation mechanism includes a bearing holder, a bearing, a first pressing member, a second pressing member, a plurality of first elastic arms and a plurality of second elastic arms. The bearing is disposed on an elastic fixing socket of the bearing holder. The first pressing member is disposed on first plane of the bearing and the second pressing member is disposed on second plane of the bearing. When the first pressing member abuts against the each first elastic arm along a first axial direction, the each first elastic arm provides a first radial thrust to the bearing, to force the bearing to move to an axle center. When the second pressing member abuts against the each second elastic arm along a second axial direction, the second first elastic arm provides a second radial thrust towards the bearing to force the bearing to move to the axle center. 1. An antenna rotation mechanism , comprising:a bearing holder;a bearing, disposed on an elastic fixing socket of the bearing holder;a first pressing member, disposed on a first plane of the bearing;a second pressing member, disposed on a second plane of the bearing;a plurality of first elastic arms, connected to the first pressing member, each of the first elastic arms being connected to the first pressing member, wherein when the first pressing member abuts against the each of the first elastic arms along a first axial direction, the each of the first elastic arms provides a first radial thrust force to the bearing, such that the bearing moves towards an axle center; anda plurality of second elastic arms, connected to the second pressing member, each of the second elastic arms being connected to the second pressing member, wherein when the second pressing member abuts against the each of the second elastic arms along a second axial direction, the each of the second elastic arms provides a second radial thrust force to the bearing, such that the bearing moves towards the axle center.2. The antenna rotation ...

Dish antenna and method for manufacturing bracket thereof

A dish antenna is provided. The dish antenna includes a dish, a bracket, a supporter and a receiver. The bracket is connected to the dish. The supporter is connected to the bracket. The receiver is connected to the supporter and corresponding to the dish. The bracket includes a base, a first wing plate, a second wing plate and a plurality of fastening portions. The base faces the dish. The bracket is affixed to the dish through the fastening portions. The first wing plate is disposed on a first side of the base. The second wing plate is disposed on a second side of the base. The first side is opposite to the second side. The first wing plate, the second wing plate and the fastening portions are integrally formed with the base.

Satellite Antenna Mounting Systems and Methods

A system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure is provided. The system may include a mounting structure and a satellite antenna. The mounting structure may include a plurality of tabs extending upward, and located at a first elevation. The mounting structure may also define a first plurality of apertures located at a second elevation, where the first elevation is higher than the second elevation. The satellite antenna may define a second plurality of apertures configured to accept the plurality of tabs. The satellite antenna may be supported by the mounting structure upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures. The satellite antenna may also define a third plurality of apertures which may be aligned with the first plurality of apertures upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures. 1. A system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure , wherein the system comprises: the mounting structure comprises a plurality of tabs extending upward;', 'the plurality of tabs are located at a first elevation;', 'the mounting structure defines a first plurality of apertures;', 'the first plurality of apertures are located at a second elevation; and', 'the first elevation is higher than the second elevation; and, 'a mounting structure, wherein the satellite antenna defines a second plurality of apertures;', 'the second plurality of apertures are configured to accept the plurality of tabs;', 'the satellite antenna is supported by the mounting structure upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures;', 'the satellite antenna defines a third plurality of apertures; and', 'the third plurality of apertures are aligned with the first plurality of apertures upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures., 'a satellite antenna, wherein2. The system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure of claim 1 , wherein ...

TEST EQUIPMENT AND TESTING METHODS BASED ON HARMONIC BEAMFORMING

Apparatus and methods for radio frequency emissions testing based on harmonic beamforming are provided herein. In certain configurations, a method of emissions testing of cellular communication assemblies for emissions compliance is provided. The method includes transmitting a signal beam using an antenna array of a respective cellular communication assembly after manufacture thereof, the signal beam including a fundamental lobe and one or more harmonic lobes. The method further includes determining one or more testing locations of the signal beam based on detecting a direction of the fundamental lobe using test equipment, the testing locations corresponding to locations associated with the harmonic lobes. The method further includes evaluating a level of harmonic emissions at each of the one or more testing locations using the test equipment to establish whether or not the respective cellular communication assembly complies with emissions testing. 1. A method of harmonic testing of cellular communication assemblies for emissions compliance , the method comprising:transmitting a signal beam using an antenna array of a respective cellular communication assembly after manufacture thereof, the signal beam including a fundamental lobe and one or more harmonic lobes;determining one or more testing locations of the signal beam based on detecting a direction of the fundamental lobe using test equipment, the one or more testing locations corresponding to locations associated with the one or more harmonic lobes;evaluating a level of harmonic emissions at each of the one or more testing locations using the test equipment; andestablishing that the respective cellular communication assembly complies with emissions testing when the level of harmonic emissions at each tested location is determined to be below a predetermined threshold.2. The method of wherein when the level of harmonic emissions at one or more of the tested locations is determined to be above the predetermined ...

Adjustable antenna mount

An adjustable antennal mount has a base bracket, an upper bracket, multiple fasteners, and a leveling instrument. The base bracket has a slanting surface not perpendicular to an assembling axis of base bracket and a rotating axis perpendicular to the slanting surface. The upper bracket is adjustably mounted on the base bracket along the rotating axis and has a diagonal surface and a top surface. The diagonal surface is attached to the slanting surface of the base bracket and is not parallel to the top surface of the upper bracket. The fasteners are connected with the base bracket and the upper bracket and are arranged at spaced intervals. The leveling instrument is mounted in the upper bracket and indicates levelness of the top surface of the upper bracket.

ANTENNA AZIMUTH ALIGNMENT MONITOR

Apparatus for monitoring an alignment of a base station antenna at a cell site. The apparatus may include an alignment monitor configured to be attached to an antenna mounting bracket for mounting the base station antenna to a support structure. The alignment monitor may include GPS antenna pointing in a direction different than an azimuth pointing direction of the base station antenna. 1. An apparatus for determining an azimuth pointing direction of an antenna structure , the apparatus comprising:at least two antennae attached to a bracket connecting the antenna structure to a support structure, wherein the at least two antennae receive radio frequency (RF) signals from one or more transmitters at one or more known locations; andan azimuth determination module communicably coupled to the at least two antennae, the azimuth determination module configured to determine, based at least in part on the received RF signals, the azimuth pointing direction of the antenna structure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more transmitters include one or more satellites.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the antenna structure includes a base station antenna.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the antenna structure is for exchanging backhaul data.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an azimuth pointing direction of the at least two antennae is different from an azimuth pointing direction of the antenna structure.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the azimuth determination module is configured to determine the azimuth pointing direction of the antenna structure by applying a known offset angle.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one or more outputs of the azimuth determination module are transmitted to one or more electronic components of the antenna structure.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a communications module configured to transmit the one or more outputs to one or more electronic devices external to the antenna structure.9. The ...

Antenna device

An antenna device according to one of various examples of the present invention can comprise: an antenna module; a radio remote head (RRH) for receiving signals from the antenna module and a base station; guide modules for guiding the RRH such that the RRH slidably moves in an inclined state in the antenna module, for providing one end portion of the RRH to be rotated, and for providing the other end portion of the RRH to move vertically in the sliding movement direction; connection modules provided on a surface on which the antenna module and the RRH face each other, and electrically connecting the RRH and the antenna module; and coupling modules provided on one side of the RRH so as to move the connection modules, thereby mutually coupling or separating the connection modules.

VEHICLE ANTENNA CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A control system and method is provided for raising and lowering a vehicle antenna. The control system includes a location receiver for generating vehicle location data, an obstacle detection unit which generates an obstacle signal, an antenna, an antenna motor for raising and lowering the antenna and a control unit. The control unit controls the antenna motor as a function of the vehicle location data and the obstacle signal. The control unit compares the vehicle location signal to stored or received geofencing information defining a geofenced area, and causes the antenna motor to raise the antenna when the vehicle location corresponding to the vehicle location data is inside the geofenced area and no obstacle is detected. The control unit causes the antenna motor to lower the antenna when the vehicle location corresponding to the vehicle location data is outside the geofenced area or if an obstacle is detected. 1. A control system for raising and lowering a vehicle antenna , the control system comprising:a location-determining receiver for generating a vehicle location data;an antenna;an antenna motor for raising and lowering the antenna;a control unit which receives the vehicle location data, the control unit comparing the vehicle location data to stored or received geofencing information defining a geofenced area, the control unit causing the antenna motor to raise the antenna when the vehicle location indicated by the vehicle location data is inside the geofenced area, and the control unit causing the antenna motor to lower the antenna when the vehicle location indicated by the vehicle location data is outside the geofenced area.2. The control system of claim 1 , further comprising:an obstacle detection unit for generating an obstacle signal when an obstacle is detected, the control unit causing the antenna motor to lower the antenna when an obstacle is detected.3. The control system of claim 2 , wherein:the control unit causing the antenna motor to lower the ...

COMPACT ANTENNA MOUNT

An antenna mount is provided with a bracket with an azimuth slot, an azimuth pivot hole and a boss hole. An azimuth adjuster with an extension portion passes through a boss seated in the boss hole. An offset portion of the azimuth adjuster has an azimuth fastener aperture spaced apart from a longitudinal axis of the extension portion. An azimuth fastener passes through the base, the azimuth slot and the azimuth fastener aperture. An azimuth pivot fastener passes through the base and the azimuth pivot hole. The azimuth slot is provided as an arc segment with a center point at the azimuth pivot hole. Adjustment of a longitudinal position along the extension portion of an interconnection between the boss and the extension portion drives the azimuth fastener within the azimuth slot to pivot the base about the azimuth pivot hole with respect to the bracket. 1. An antenna mount , comprising:a bracket with an azimuth slot, an azimuth pivot hole and a boss hole;a boss seated in the boss hole;an azimuth adjuster with an extension portion passing through the boss and an offset portion, the offset portion provided with an azimuth fastener aperture spaced apart from a longitudinal axis of the extension portion;an azimuth fastener passing through the base, the azimuth slot and the azimuth fastener aperture;an azimuth pivot fastener passing through the base and the azimuth pivot hole;the azimuth slot provided as an arc segment with a center point at the azimuth pivot hole;whereby adjustment of a longitudinal position along the extension portion of an interconnection between the boss and the extension portion drives the azimuth fastener within the azimuth slot to pivot the base with respect to the bracket.2. The antenna mount of claim 1 , wherein the azimuth slot is proximate a mid-point of the bracket.3. The antenna mount of claim 1 , wherein the extension portion is a threaded fastener coupled to the offset portion via a bolt head slot of the offset portion dimensioned for an ...

Mounting device for antenna and geodetic surveying apparatus including the same

Disclosed herein is a mounting device for an antenna, including: a first supporting part fixed to any geodetic point in a first direction and having a first length; a second supporting part extended from the first supporting part in a second direction and having a second length; a first mounting part extended from a first point of the second supporting part in the first direction and mounted with a first antenna receiving a first satellite navigation signal transmitted from a navigation satellite; and a second mounting part extended from a second point of the second supporting part in the first direction and mounted with a second antenna receiving a second satellite navigation signal transmitted from the navigation satellite.