DE102018113101A1 - Electrically addressable coupling module, in particular for adjustable mobile radio modules - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrically detachable and addressable coupling module, in particular for a mobile radio antenna. An improvement is achieved by new clutch device for driving the clutch module, among other things with the following features: - the clutch device (11) further comprises a clutch actuator for opening and closing the clutch device (11), - the clutch actuator includes thereto Shape memory element (123) and a restoring device (RE), - the shape memory element (123) is arranged so that it directly or indirectly on the drive means (AnM) and on the other directly or indirectly on the output means (AbM ), fastened or supported.

Description

The invention relates to an electrically addressable coupling module or coupling module arrangement, in particular for adjustable mobile radio modules, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Especially in the mobile sector, phase shifters, for example, have to be set differently for lowering or raising the main beam direction of mobile base stations coupled to base stations. Depending on the Absenkwinkels (which is also commonly called "downtilt") and / or by pivoting in the azimuth then a mobile radio cell in question can be illuminated to different sizes.

The control of the phase shifter can be made via a coupling arrangement, in short also coupling module.

Such a coupling module is for example from the WO 02/061877 A2 known. Described is a so-called RET unit, so called a "remote electrical tilt device". This is followed by the electrically controlled and mechanically implemented adjusting movement for a phase shifter connected thereto.

As a result of site-sharing scenarios (in which network operators, for example, share a location) as well as in so-called co-sitting scenarios (in which a network operator operates several base stations and possibly different mobile radio generations or mobile radio technologies at one location), an increasing number of antennas is increasingly being used installed per location.

Therefore, to achieve some simplification in accordance with the EP 2 514 028 B1 has been proposed, for example, to use a so-called multi-drive transmission, which may for example comprise only one output line to which at least two corresponding cutting and / or coupling points or at least two different coupling positions are provided or possible to purposefully, for example, one of at least two intended to operate phase shifter assemblies or other adjusting elements or adjusting devices in the antenna assembly.

It is proposed that, for example, be provided on an offset from an electric drive motor in rotation output shaft two staggered actuators or actuators, for example in the form of a worm, which cooperate with a corresponding transmission and / or adjustment, for example in the form of a gear. About this output gear, a phase shifter be actuated directly or indirectly, so be adjusted. Since the motor and above the drive shaft are set in rotation in both opposite directions, a corresponding phase shifter assembly can be targeted in one direction and in the other direction.

In order to purposefully operate a particular phase shifter, each actuator or actuator is associated with an electromechanical coupling device which can selectively connect or disconnect subsequent output, transmission and / or adjustment devices. When activated actuators a through drive connection is made, which forwards the power flow to a certain point in the antenna, for example, for adjusting a phase shifter assembly.

Furthermore, should still on the DE 10 2011 009 600 B3 to be referred, which also describes a mobile radio antenna with a multi-beam shaping device. This multi-beam shaping device comprises a drivable drive member having a drive shaft and at least two outputs, each of which comprises an output shaft substantially parallel to the drive shaft and each at least one driven wheel rotatably connected to the output shaft. About this also at least two phase shifter can be controlled.

The corresponding control units can be mounted and placed in the antenna, outside the antenna on the underside or on the back or partially protruding into the antenna interior. Basic restrictions do not exist in this respect.

Concepts with drive units that are completely integrated into the antenna and possibly distributed, in some cases reduce the problem of the increasing number of gears, levers, rods and shafts, etc. They also significantly reduce the mean time to failure (MTTF) of the antenna since these units have a large number of include electrical components and can not be replaced on site, as is possible in turn with replaceable drive units.

Against this background, it is an object of the present invention, starting from the prior art to provide an improved clutch module or an improved clutch module assembly, in particular for driving or for adjustment or adjustment of mobile components and assemblies, which in particular has a comparatively simple structure and allowed a flexible use. In this case, the coupling module according to the invention should in principle be formed cascadable, so that several coupling modules can be used in a corresponding environment and thereby separately controlled, even if they sit on a common drive shaft or more together in drive connection drive shafts or drive shaft sections and together, for example a drive motor to be driven.

In this case, the structure should preferably be such that, above all, the standards provided in the field of mobile communications are complied with, that is to say, for example, the so-called AISG standard AISGv2 (http://www.aisg.org.uk) and 3GPP standards 3GPP TS 25.460 , TS 25.461, TS 25.463, TS 25.466.

The object is achieved according to the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

The invention is surprising by the simplicity of the structure and the implementation of how a coupling module or a coupling module arrangement can be constructed in particular for use in mobile radio technology and the corresponding control can be realized.

According to the invention, a clutch module is provided for this purpose (which is also sometimes referred to as a manual transmission module), in which a with a drive shaft rotatably seated or non-rotatably formed drive means (primary drive means) by means of the coupling device with a switchable further drive means (secondary drive means) in Rotary connection can be brought, wherein the clutch actuator preferably for closing the coupling device (but possibly also for opening the coupling device) consists of a shape memory alloy (SMA = Shape Memory Alloy) or may comprise.

Preferably, the clutch actuator in the form of the shape memory alloy consists of a corresponding wire. This allows the wire, upon application of a corresponding voltage due to the flow of current, to be raised above a threshold temperature at which it abruptly shortens, for example by more than 1%, 1.5% or preferably by 2% or more. This shortening is sufficient, for example, to bring a switchable (secondary) drive means with the primary drive means in operative connection in order to forward the power flow for adjusting movement, for example a phase shifter to the actuator of the phase shifter.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is contemplated that the primary and secondary, i. the switchable drive means each consist of a gear which mesh with the clutch closed and are in operative connection and are brought out of operative engagement with the clutch open. Likewise possible, for example, the use of two friction wheels, which can be brought into operative connection.

In order to effect a corresponding countermovement to the shape memory alloy wire which is shortened when current is applied, a return device acting in the opposite direction may preferably be provided in the form of a force storage and / or spring device. Reduced so, for example, the voltage / current on / in the shape memory alloy wire, this relaxes, the opposing adjustment of the switchable actuator can then perform the adjustment preferably in the open position of the clutch by the provided spring energy storage.

Using such a coupling actuator, the essential advantage is realized that in particular when several such coupling modules are provided, which must be individually targeted and independently of each other and possibly be controlled at different times, this is easily feasible, since each Coupling module is individually addressable. This can be done, for example, bus-controlled, but in the simplest manner alone by applying a voltage or a current to the preferably provided shape memory alloy wire, that is switched on or turned off again to swing back the coupling device. In this case, a reverse pivoting in the opposite direction is realized by a preferably provided additional energy storage.

By means of such a construction, even complex drive structures can be driven with a large number of corresponding coupling modules, since their addressing can be realized in the simplest manner. The plurality or the plurality of corresponding coupling modules can be positioned in cascaded construction and driven by a common drive shaft, i. individually addressable and thus individually controlled driven.

As mentioned, the addressing can take place via bus and, in the simplest case, via a connection wire for the supply of voltage / current, wherein either a return line is provided or simply a ground connection to the corresponding housing as a return line can serve. Finally, in a modified embodiment, the activation of the individual coupling modules can also take place via daisy-chain cabling or the like.

• • So hat es sich bei bisherigen Mobilfunkantennen als Problem herausgestellt, dass bei zunehmender Komplexität bei der Realisierung von Strahlschwenkeinrichtungen für Multi-Bandmobilfunkbasis-Stationsantennen die herkömmlichen Antriebs- und Steuermittel nicht mehr geeignet erscheinen.
• • Problematisch bei den bisherigen Lösungen erwies sich vor allem, dass bei zunehmender Anzahl der Frequenzbänder, in denen gesendet und empfangen wird, die Anordnung in einer Mobilfunkantenne vor allem auch bezüglich der mechanischen Komponenten wie der Schwenkgetriebe, der sich möglicherweise kreuzenden Antriebswellen oder der Betätigungsstangen zunehmend komplexer wird und Lösungen dadurch erschwert werden.
• • Schließlich ist eine MTTF Verschlechterung bei herkömmlichen Systemen nicht auszuschließen, da die in der Antenne integrierten oder die in der Antenne verteilt vorgesehenen Antriebseinheiten zahlenmäßig zunehmen.
• • Bei der Vielzahl der zunehmenden anzusteuernden Phasenschiebereinrichtungen in einer Mobilfunkantenne und/oder anderer steuerbaren Mobilfunkkomponenten hat es sich als zunehmend problematisch herausgestellt, die Vielzahl der hierfür benötigten elektromechanischen Kupplungseinrichtungen individuell oder in Gruppen zusammengefasst anzusprechen, auszuwählen bzw. zielgerichtet zu- oder abschalten zu können.
• • In der Praxis stellt es sich schließlich auch als problematisch heraus, eine entsprechende mechanische Anbindung der elektromechanischen Kupplungseinrichtungen an beliebigen Stellen zur Realisierung einer Kraftflussleitung positionieren zu können.
• • Schließlich ist bei herkömmlichen Lösungen die Erweiterbarkeit unter Verwendung weiterer Kupplungseinrichtungen und somit die Erweiterbarkeit der Strahlschwenkeinrichtungen auf weitere Frequenzbänder meist begrenzt.

In summary, it can be emphasized that in the context of the invention a number of existing problems in the prior art are solved, in particular in the field of mobile radio antenna technology. Especially with respect to the following problem areas, the invention proves to be an advantageous solution:

• So it has been found in previous mobile antennas as a problem that with increasing complexity in the realization of beam slewing devices for multi-band mobile base station antennas, the conventional drive and control means no longer seem appropriate.
• • A problem with the previous solutions was especially that with increasing number of frequency bands in which is sent and received, the arrangement in a mobile antenna, especially with respect to the mechanical components such as the swivel gear, the possibly crossing drive shafts or actuating rods increasingly becomes more complex and solutions are made more difficult.
• • Finally, MTTF degradation can not be ruled out in conventional systems, as the drive units integrated in the antenna or distributed in the antenna increase in number.
• In the case of the large number of increasing phase shifting devices in a mobile radio antenna and / or other controllable mobile radio components, it has proven to be increasingly problematic to address the plurality of electromechanical coupling devices required for this purpose individually or in groups, to select or to selectively switch on or off.
• • In practice, finally, it turns out to be problematic to be able to position a corresponding mechanical connection of the electromechanical coupling devices at any point to realize a power flow line.
• • Finally, in conventional solutions extensibility using other coupling devices and thus the expandability of the beam pivoting devices to other frequency bands is usually limited.

Here, the invention provides significant advantages.

• 1: eine schematische Gesamtansicht einer Mobilfunkantenne mit mehreren erfindungsgemäßen Kupplungs-Modulen;
• 2a und 2b: eine schematische axiale Ansicht eines elektrisch adressierbaren und lösbaren Kupplungs-Moduls oder Kupplungs-Modul-Anordnung nach Art eines RadialSchaltgetriebe-Moduls einmal in Außereingriffstellung und einmal in Eingriffstellung,
• 3: eine vergleichbare Darstellung zu 2a unter Verwendung zusätzlicher Sensorelemente;
• 4: eine zu 2a und 3 vergleichbare Stellung mit einer abweichenden Schnittstelleneinrichtung;
• 5: eine zu 4 nochmals vorgenommene Abwandlung mit einer Abweichenden Schnittstelleneinrichtung;
• 6a: ein erfindungsgemäßes elektrisch adressierbares und lösbares Kupplungs-Modul nach Art eines Axial-Schaltgetriebe-Modul in Außereingriffstellung;
• 6b: eine entsprechende Darstellung zu 6a, jedoch in axialer Ansicht;
• 6c: eine entsprechende Darstellung zu 6a, jedoch bei geschlossener Kupplungseinrichtung;
• 6d: eine zu 6b vergleichbare axiale Darstellung, jedoch von der gegenüberliegenden Seite aus bezogen auf 6b;
• 6e: eine vergrößerte Detaildarstellung zu 6c jedoch bei einer um 90° versetzt liegenden Draufsicht;
• 7: eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung mit vier elektrisch adressierbaren und lösbaren Kupplungs-Modulen in Form von Axial-Schaltgetriebe-Modulen, die auf einer rotierenden Antriebswelle sitzen;
• 8a und 8b: zwei perspektivische Darstellungen mit zwei erfindungsgemäßen elektrisch adressierbaren und lösbaren Kupplungs-Modulen nach Art von Axial-Schaltgetriebe-Modulen, die auf einer von einer Motoreinrichtung gemeinsam in Rotation versetzten Antriebswelle sitzen;
• 8c, 8d und 8e: unterschiedliche Seitendarstellungen bezüglich des Ausführungsbeispiels nach 8a und 8b;
• 9: ein zu 1 abweichendes Ausführungsbeispiel, bei welchem die Antriebswelle mehrere Antriebswellenabschnitte umfasst, die jeweils über eine Winkelgetriebeanordnung verbunden sind und gemeinsam rotieren bzw. von einem Antriebsmotor gemeinsam angetrieben werden;
• 10: ein zu 1 bzw. zu 9 abweichendes Ausführungsbeispiel unter Verwendung eines Verzweigungsgetriebes, worüber zwei versetzt zueinander liegende Antriebswellen über einen Elektromotor gemeinsam in Rotation versetzt werden;
• 11a bis 11e: schematische Darstellungen unterschiedlicher Ausführungsbeispiele unter Verwendung einer gemeinsamen bzw. zentralen Ansteuerelektronik, worüber die mehreren elektrisch adressierbaren und lösbaren Kupplungs-Module auf unterschiedliche Weise ansteuerbar sind.

The invention will be explained in more detail by way of examples. In detail:

• 1 a schematic overall view of a mobile radio antenna with a plurality of coupling modules according to the invention;
• 2a and 2 B FIG. 2: a schematic axial view of an electrically addressable and detachable clutch module or clutch module arrangement in the manner of a radial shift transmission module once in the disengaged position and once in the engaged position, FIG.
• 3 : a comparable representation to 2a using additional sensor elements;
• 4 : one too 2a and 3 comparable position with a different interface device;
• 5 : one too 4 again made modification with a different interface device;
• 6a an electrically addressable and detachable clutch module according to the invention in the manner of an axial gearbox module in disengaged position;
• 6b : a corresponding representation to 6a , but in axial view;
• 6c : a corresponding representation to 6a but with the coupling device closed;
• 6d : one too 6b comparable axial representation, but from the opposite side based on 6b ;
• 6e : an enlarged detail to 6c however, with a plan view offset by 90 °;
• 7 : An inventive arrangement with four electrically addressable and releasable coupling modules in the form of axial transmission modules, which sit on a rotating drive shaft;
• 8a and 8b two perspective views with two electrically addressable and detachable coupling modules according to the invention in the manner of axial-shift transmission modules, which sit on a drive shaft which is rotated in common by a motor device;
• 8c . 8d and 8e different page representations with respect to the embodiment according to 8a and 8b ;
• 9 : one too 1 deviating embodiment, wherein the drive shaft comprises a plurality of drive shaft sections, which are each connected via an angular gear arrangement and rotate together or are driven together by a drive motor;
• 10 : one too 1 or too 9 deviating embodiment using a branching gear, about which two mutually offset drive shafts are rotated together via an electric motor in rotation;
• 11a to 11e : schematic representations of different embodiments using a common or central control electronics, about which the plurality of electrically addressable and releasable coupling modules can be controlled in different ways.

The following will be on 1 Referring to Fig. 1, there is shown in schematic representation a first embodiment of the invention, basically referring to a mobile radio antenna, as it is usually operable in conjunction with a base station.

This is in 1 schematically a mobile radio antenna 1 shown, which can usually be mounted on a mast, in front of a housing wall, etc., usually in a vertical orientation or with a preselectable inclination angle.

In the 1 Outlined cellular wireless antenna 1 usually includes a housing 3 with a radiator-side radome, which is permeable to the transmission and reception of electromagnetic radiation. It is also usually in the mobile phone housing of the mobile antenna 1 a reflector provided, which may also be part of the housing, in particular the housing rear wall, but need not. In particular, when a plurality of further active and passive electrical / electronic and the associated wiring and / or mechanical components are housed on the reflector back, for example, for setting and adjustment of phase shifter assemblies, the reflector is within the housing 3 with housed, including located on the reflector front and in 1 not shown in detail radiators and provided in the rule on the back of the reflector wiring, active or passive mobile components etc.

In the mobile antenna 1 is also for example on the housing bottom 4 a control electronics 5 provided, via which the corresponding switching and control signals can be supplied for example for the adjustment and adjustment of individual phase shifter assemblies.

In a suitable place, inside or outside the housing 3 the mobile antenna 1 or partially inside and partly outside the housing 3 So only in the case 3 the mobile antenna 1 then immersing is at least one actuator 7 provided, preferably in the form of an electric motor 7 ' the one with an actuator 9 is in communication, preferably in the form of a drive shaft 9 ' , In this case, the electric motor can be driven in a controlled manner in both opposing drive directions, so that in this respect it is a bi-directionally activatable actuating element 9 , In particular, a bidirectionally drivable drive shaft 9 ' is.

In the illustrated embodiment, it may be a rigid, that is straight drive shaft 9 ' act, wherein in the following but also with reference to other embodiments deviating embodiments are shown.

In the illustrated embodiment according to 1 are in the longitudinal direction of the actuating element 9 offset lying individually controllable coupling module assemblies with coupling modules 10 arranged. These coupling modules 10 can, as mentioned individually, that is individually controlled by each other targeted, what a coupling device 11 , which is part of the clutch module 10 is, between its open position 11a and their closed position 11b is adjustable ( 6a . 6c ).

In the open position 11a the coupling device 11 is despite an actuation or adjustment or rotational movement of the actuating element 9 , ie, preferably a rotational movement of the drive shaft 9 ' , although the thus in rotation connected drive element 13a with driven, but not a selectable output element 13b , Upon actuation of the actuating element 9 in particular in the form of a rotating drive shaft 9 ' But then can be a shiftable output element 13b with a provided drive element 13a be brought into operative connection, so that then about a downstream actuation component 15 especially in the form of a mobile component 15a usually can be set differently. In the mobile component 15a they may be, for example, phase shifters or phase shifter assemblies, which can be adjusted in a known manner by rotational and / or translational displacement of a pick-off element to change the phase angle and thus, for example, a down-tilt angle of a mobile radio antenna.

The following explains how this adjustment or adjustment of the actuating or in particular mobile components 15 . 15a can be effected.

Based on 2 is the schematic structure of a coupling module according to the invention 10 (So a kind of transmission module) with associated coupling device 11 shown, in this embodiment, the coupling module according to the invention 10 still with an interface device 17 is provided here in the form of an interface electronics 17a , with an additional control electronics or driver stage 17b ,

The actual coupling module 10 with the coupling device 11 comprises two engageable wheels, namely a drive wheel 19 and a selectable output gear 21 ,

The drive wheel 19 and the output gear 21 For example, they can be designed as toothed wheels (as in the exemplary embodiment shown) or else as friction wheels, whereby in one case a form-locking connection and in the other case a frictional connection between the two wheels 19 . 21 can be produced. A permanent positive connection between the drive wheel 19 and the actuator 9 For example, by a drive shaft 9 ' be realized, which has a different from a rotational symmetry cross-sectional shape, with a corresponding shape of the receiving opening 19a in the drive wheel 19 corresponds. In the embodiment shown, a variant is shown in which, for example, as a drive shaft 9 ' an octagonal shaft is provided, and to the receiving opening 19a in the drive wheel 19 also has an octagonal shape.

Instead of the above-mentioned friction wheels or gears for producing a frictional connection or a positive connection can also be made generally between the drive means AnM and the output means AbM a frictional rotational connection, for example in the form of a magnetic coupling, about which the output means AbM with the drive means AnM in a rotational connection can be brought and it is releasable again to disengage both parts.

2 shows a representation in which the drive shaft 9 ' shown in cross section. The drive shaft 9 ' so it passes through a corresponding receiving opening in the drive wheel 19 or a related hollow body-shaped approach. This is the drive wheel 19 and the drive shaft 9 ' in a permanent non-rotatable connection. Upon rotation of the drive shaft 9 ' for example, clockwise (as viewed in accordance with 2 ) then also rotates the coupled drive wheel 19 clockwise, whereas when driving the drive shaft in the counterclockwise direction then also by the positive coupling the drive wheel 19 is driven in a counterclockwise direction.

The drive wheel 19 is in particular in the form of the gear shown 19 ' in the illustrated embodiment as a primary coupling element 11a formed, which as mentioned, preferably in a permanent positive connection with the actuating element 9 that is, in the embodiment shown in the form of the drive shaft 9 ' stands.

The primary coupling element 11a in the form of the drive wheel 19 is hereinafter also referred to as drive means AnM.

The engageable senkundäre coupling element 11b in the form of the driven wheel 21 can now targeted individually controlled in engagement with the drive wheel 19 be brought (see 2 B) in order to transmit power and in particular torque, or be disengaged purposefully, as in 2a is shown.

The above-mentioned secondary coupling element 11b in the form of the driven wheel 21 is also referred to hereinafter as the output means AbM.

In this case, the secondary coupling element 11b in the form of the driven wheel 21 , In the illustrated embodiment, in particular in the form of the output gear 21 ' via a spring energy storage 22 preferably in the form of a tension spring 22 ' always kept in disengaged position biased. The spring device 22 can be realized in the simplest form by a tensioned tension spring, whereby the disengaged position according to 2a is made.

To now the two coupling halves 11a . 11b is also a clutch actuator 23 provided, consisting of a shape memory element 123 consists. In the illustrated embodiment according to 2a and 2 B is this shape memory element 123 in the form of a shape memory wire, in particular in the form of a shape memory alloy wire 123a realized.

To do this, grab the two ends 125a and 125b of the shape memory alloy wire 123a once at one of the actuator 9 that is the drive shaft 9 ' enforced carrier base element 111 whereas the opposite end of the shape memory alloy wire 123a at least indirectly to the shiftable output gear 21 carrying Trägerverstellelement 111b attacks.

This is the shape memory alloy wire 123a on the one hand preferred to its attacking or attachment points, for example, directly or indirectly to the drive shaft 9 ' and on the other hand preferably directly or indirectly with the shiftable output gear 21 connected, preferably by means of a holding, fastening and / or fixing. In practice, these attachment or clamping points, between which the shape memory alloy wire 123a tethered and / or clamped, to which the drive wheel 19 on the one hand and the driven wheel 21 to the other directly or indirectly bearing elements designed or provided. In the exemplary embodiment shown, therefore, an attachment point engages on the actuating element 9 / the drive shaft 9 ' supporting base device BE, whereas the other attachment point to the drive wheel 21 supporting element here in the form of a Trägerverstellelements 111b is provided.

In the embodiment shown here is the Trägerverstellelement 111b in the form of a double-armed lever 111c formed, which about a lever axis 111d between the open position according to 2a and the closed position according to 2 B back and forth is pivotable, the spring energy storage 22 on the one lever arm and the shape memory element 23 engages on the opposite lever arm of the double-armed lever arm, so the two points of attack so opposite to the pivot axis 11d lie, so that both the spring energy storage 22 as well as the shape memory element 23 for actuating the Trägerverstellelementes 111b each claimed to train.

From the drawings also shows that the lever axis 11d on which the drive means AnM here in the form of the drive gear 19 ' supporting carrier base element 111 is held pivotally, whereby the entire transmission module is connected together as a jointly manageable unit.

Quite generally, it is already noted at this point that in the illustrated embodiment as well as in all other embodiments described in the present invention, the drive means AnM but also the output means AbM are ultimately connected together via a base device BE, where preferably this base device two Includes parts which are pivotable relative to each other, movable and / or relative to each other. The one part of the base device BE can then, for example, by the mentioned carrier base element 111 and the other part of the base BE by the relatively pivotable and / or adjustable and / or movable Trägerverstellelement 111b be formed. In this case, a relative to the other part of this base device BE position variable element instead of a lever arrangement, for example, a slide assembly, etc. include or include. There are no limitations or restrictions in this respect.

From the illustration it can also be seen that the drive shaft 9 ' penetrating drive axle 9 " , the rotation axis 21 ' to which the output gear 21 turns and the lever axis 111d parallel to each other, and thereby the Trägerverstellelement 111b especially in the form of a lever 111c and the carrier base member 111 with respect to the drive wheel 19 are arranged so that the two coupling elements 11a . 11b in the form of the two wheels 19 . 21 can come into operative connection on its outer circumference when the coupling is activated.

Deviating from an arrangement may be provided in which, for example, the output gear 21 For example, in the manner of a slide guided in a guide is translationally adjustable, in which case serving as a restoring spring means (or generally a spring energy storage 22 ) in the opposite direction at this the output gear 21 would attack carrying carriage.

The use of such a shape memory element 123 , which is usually formed of a shape memory alloy (SMA = Shape memory alloy), forms an excellent actuator in the invention for closing and opening the coupling device.

Namely, now to the electrical connections 113a . 113b in the form of an inlet and outlet 113'a . 113'b (the one with the two ends 125a and 125b of the shape memory alloy wire 123a are electrically connected), so this shaped alloy element is heated 123 in particular in the form of the preferably used shape memory alloy wire 123a , whereby the wire shortens quickly and almost immediately after exceeding a threshold temperature. A reduction of more than 1%, 1.5% or more than 2% and a total of less than 4% is far enough to be in the embodiment shown according to 2a the pivotable Trägerverstellelement 111b with the driven wheel sitting on it 21 to pivot counterclockwise so that it meshes with that of the drive shaft 9 ' driven drive wheel 19 arrives.

By appropriate controls of in 1 shown actuator 7 preferably in the form of the electric motor 7 ' then can the actuator 9 preferably in the form of the drive shaft 9 ' be driven with clockwise rotation or in opposite directions with counterclockwise rotation, causing the corresponding Rotary movement not only of the drive wheel 19 but also the driven wheel coupled with it 21 reverses, with this shiftable output gear 21 in direct or indirect drive connection with its associated actuation component 15 , in particular the mentioned mobile component 15a preferably in the form of a phase shifter 15b stands and can adjust or adjust these targeted to increase or decrease a down-tilt angle or to pivot the main beam in the azimuth direction.

Is the electric power in the mentioned SMA wire 123a So the shape memory element 123 reduced or switched off, this cools down accordingly, so that now this shape memory element 123 expands again, so extended, and thereby on the proposed power storage 22 , which serves as a restoring element or return device RE, the lever-shaped rotary or adjusting element 111b and thus the output gear 21 moved back to the starting position, so the clutch opens and the two coupling elements, that is, the drive wheel 19 and the output gear 21 disengage.

According to the above description, therefore, the clutch module can be controlled individually and selectively.

Already at this point it is emphasized that the actuating element in the form of the shape memory element 123 and the energy storage device 22 can also be realized with reverse effect. This would mean, for example, that via a spring energy storage the output gear 21 always in the direction of the drive wheel 19 is held biased to close the clutch, and that the clutch is always brought into the open position and held only when the shape memory element 123 Adjusting forces are applied to the driven wheel 21 against the force of the return device RE, ie against the force of the energy storage 22 in disengagement with the drive wheel 19 bring and hold. However, then a corresponding energy requirement would always be necessary if the clutch is to be held in the open position. Therefore, the described variant is preferred in which the shape memory element 123 only supplied with power / voltage to close the coupling.

Basically, it should be noted that for all embodiments, the return device RE can also consist of other power storage or energy storage devices, so not necessarily must consist of a spring device. Depending on the application of the force and depending on the location where the force is applied, the energy accumulators can be designed as force devices generating tensile or compressive forces. Magnetic force devices come into consideration insofar. Above all, it should also be noted at this point that, for example instead of an adjustable support member to adjust at least one adjusting element, for example in the form of the drive means AnM towards output means AbM relative non-hinged adjustment mechanisms or levers must be provided, but that these support elements in Form of elastically deformable support elements may be formed. These can be arranged in addition to the elastic deformability in addition to at least a certain angular range hinged and thus pivotable. Thus, with a corresponding deformation of a carrier element on the shape memory wire, the corresponding carrier element with a drive means AnM by deformation of the support element in the direction of output means AbM adjusted and be brought out of engagement by the immanent elastic restoring forces when switching off the current. Any modifications are possible here.

So that the clutch module 10 can be individually and selectively controlled, in the embodiment shown, at least one electrical interface, that is, an electrical interface device 17 provided, namely in the second embodiment with an input terminal 117a and an output terminal 117b , These connections are available with an interface electronics 17a in connection, via which it is possible, for example via the downstream driver stage / control electronics 17b now the shape memory element 123 to operate purposefully so that the shape memory element 123 can be acted upon with electrical power.

Thus, the electric power required for this is the coupling module 10 and thus in particular the shape memory element 123 via the electrical interface 17 with the connections 117a . 117b fed, via electrical connections 113a and 113b preferably in the form of connecting lines, wherein the two electrical connections 113a . 113b in the following partly also as supply line 113a and as a return or ground line 113b be designated.

Generally speaking, therefore, forms the drive means AnM in the form of the drive wheel 19 a primary coupling element 11c , which with a switchable output means AbM, so a switchable secondary output element 11d in the form of the shiftable output gear 13b can be brought, by means of the clutch actuator 11e which in the embodiment shown preferably made of a shape memory alloy wire 123a consists. By reversing the direction of the drive motor 7 ' the drive shaft 9 ' can while the drive direction of the selectable output element can be reversed.

With such a structure can now as with reference to 1 has been shown on the actuator 9 preferably from the drive shaft 9 ' spaced from each other several coupling modules 10 be positioned and mounted, each of which can be targeted individually as explained, whereby each one a specific coupling module 10 associated actuation or mobile component 15a especially in the form of a phase shifter 15b can be actuated, depending on the direction of rotation of the actuator 7 preferably in the form of the electric motor 7 ' with reversible drive direction.

With reference to the following figures, certain modifications or additions to the above-described embodiment will be reproduced.

So shows 3 in a schematic representation that, for example, the drive wheel 19 on the one hand and the output gear 21 to the other each assigned a sensor 100 respectively. 102 is provided. The sensor 100 can, for example, at a suitable location on the support base element 111 (which the position of the driven gear 19 is assigned) and the sensor 102 on the Trägerverstellelement 111b be positioned or mounted, the position of the driven wheel 21 assigned. By means of these sensors 100 . 102 It is possible to change the current position of the drive wheel 19 , So the primary coupling element 11c or the driven wheel 21 , So the secondary coupling element 11d to capture and measure, so that on this position determination corresponding values via the electrical connection 115a . 115b to the interface device 17 especially in the form of interface electronics 17a be forwarded or made available, about what the corresponding position data then, for example, to the remote control electronics 5 or until the drive unit can communicate for exact positioning. The appropriate control electronics 5 In this case, it can also be provided and accommodated externally to the entire explained control device, in particular also to the mentioned mobile radio antenna, for example also in a base station. The corresponding data can also be evaluated via remote remote control.

The illustrated variant is especially when using soft and very flexible drive shafts 9 ' especially advantageous. For rigid or relatively rigid drive shafts 9 ' is the use of such a sensor only of minor importance. This can be waived in these cases.

The above-mentioned sensors can equally be used equally well in all other embodiments discussed in the present application.

Based on 4 is a modification to the embodiment according to 2a . 2 B and 3 insofar as shown here, the interface device 17 with no separate control electronics or driver stage 17b Is provided. Rather, they are at the two terminals 117a and 117b connectable control lines directly via the so-called electrical connections 113a . 113b with the shape memory element 123 in the form of shape memory alloy wire 123a connected. These mentioned electrical connections 113a . 113b are thus also realized in the simplest form in the form of a wire.

In the variant according to 5 is compared to the variant according to 4 still on the second port 117b omitted, so here's the interface device 17 only one connection 117a has, over which of a control line connected thereto an electrical power via the wire-shaped in the embodiment shown electrical connection 113a the shape memory element 123 can be supplied, whereas the opposite terminal of the shape memory element 123 then via a preferably wire-shaped electrical connection 113b only with ground, so a ground connection 113c communicates. As a local ground connection 113b For example, in the case of a mobile radio antenna, the grounded electrical parts may serve, in particular, for example, the reflector. The variant according to 4 at the second port 117b to be connected control line would then be placed at a suitable location also to ground.

Finally, it should also be noted that in the simplest form according to the basis of 5 shown variant is provided that the two opposite connection points on the shape memory element 123 via an electrical connection 113a . 113b directly with an electrically functional interface in the form of the basis of 1 mentioned control electronics 5 can (in which case the one connection line to the shape memory element 123 at least in sections, via a local ground connection can take place).

From the described variants shows that the wiring for the clutch module and in particular for the control of zughörigen coupling device can be realized differently, namely, for example, with an interface electronics 17a with or without control electronics / driver stage 17b or for example, directly without separate interface electronics 17a or interface device 17 , Is on this as for example in the variant according to 5 dispenses with the functions for the driver electronics 17b and the interface electronics 17a in the mentioned control electronics 5 be provided, that is, for the overall control of the plurality of preferably cascaded coupling modules arranged one another 10 , Likewise, the individual coupling modules must be connected at their installation with a common with the control electronics electrical ground in combination, preferably in the vicinity of the installation location or via corresponding ground connection lines.

Based on the previous embodiments, a coupling module 10 explained, which may be referred to as a radial clutch or radial transmission, since two wheels, namely a drive wheel 19 and a driven wheel 21 by a relative radial pivoting and / or translational movement towards each other, ie in engagement or away from each other, so can be disengaged.

Based on 6a to 6e Now, a modified embodiment is shown as an inventive coupling module 10 can also be designed as an axially adjustable manual transmission.

In this case, corresponding components that are the components of the illustrated radial coupling module 10 correspond, provided with the same reference numerals.

Also in this variant, for example, the drive wheel 19 via a positive engagement with the drive shaft 9 ' rotatably coupled and connected. That is, when turning the drive shaft 9 ' always rotates in accordance with the same direction rectified the drive wheel 19 ,

The drive wheel 19 is also with a support base element 111e connected, here in the form of a drive sleeve or a drive cylinder 111e , but also in this embodiment as well as in the other illustrated embodiments, this is not absolutely necessary.

Axially offset is the output gear 21 which is a Trägerverstellelement 111b includes. At the two end faces facing each other 118a and 118b are corresponding projections / depressions 119a . 119b formed, whereby between the drive wheel 19 and the output gear 21 a tooth engagement 119c can be generated. Instead of a positive engagement but could in principle be a frictional connection possible. The driven wheel 21 with the associated hollow cylindrical support base element 111 is concentric with the drive shaft 9 ' and thus concentric to the drive shaft 9 ' centrally penetrating drive axle 9 " arranged. However, there is between the drive shaft 9 ' and the output element 21 no rotatable connection, as this output element 21 only via the corresponding tooth engagement 119c by the axially displaced drive element 19 is in rotation displaceable.

Also in this variant, in turn, the lever-shaped Trägerverstellelement 111b So the mentioned lever 111c about a corresponding pivot axis relative to the carrier base element 111 swiveling and while on the mentioned spring accumulator 22 so loaded that the opposite lever arm, with the drive wheel 19 is connected via a sufficient play entrainment compound, the drive wheel 19 axially from the output gear 21 displaced away, along the drive shaft 9 ' on which the drive wheel 19 opposite the output shaft 9 ' seated axially displaceable by a certain amount, but non-rotatably with the drive shaft 9 ' connected is. When turning the drive shaft so always the drive wheel 19 forcibly rotated in the same direction of rotation.

Also in this embodiment, therefore, a drive means AnM acts here in the form of the provided with an axial toothing drive wheel 19 with a corresponding output means AbM in the form of an output gear provided with an axial tooth engagement 21 together, as has also been explained in principle with reference to the other preceding embodiments. Different in this embodiment, in contrast to the previous embodiments is that not only instead of a radial gear an axial gear is described, but that in this illustrated embodiment, the drive means AnM, which with the drive shaft 9 ' rotatably connected or non-rotatably coupled, on this drive shaft 9 ' is adjustable by a certain axial dimension to produce a rotational engagement with the output means AbM or to avoid such a force or torque transmission. In principle, but deviating from the illustrations in this case, when using an axial gear, the output means AbM opposite to the drive shaft 9 ' be arranged axially displaceable, especially if the drive means AnM axially immovable with the drive shaft 9 ' is coupled in rotation connection standing. In general, it only depends on the relative axial adjustability of the drive means AnM and the output means AbM to make an engagement between the two means or to bring both means back into disengagement.

Now, in this embodiment, comparable to the illustrated radial gear, the shape memory element 123 . 123a supplied with electric power, whereby it shortens, whereby the lever-shaped Trägerverstellelement 111b in the direction of the output element 21 along the output shaft 9 ' is adjusted until the teeth 119c on the two end faces facing each other 118a and 118b of the drive element 19 and the output element 21 get engaged, as evidenced by 6c and 6e is shown.

Based on 6a to 6e Different representations are reproduced from different points of view, from which it can also be seen that the driven wheel 21 with an axially offset intermediate drive wheel 221 is connected and rotates together with this, wherein the output intermediate wheel 221 with the teeth 119 having output gear 21 over the output hollow cylinder 111f is connected and turns together. Here is the output intermediate wheel 221 in the embodiment shown with a smaller dimensioned (which is basically not necessary) intermediate 121 in permanent drive connection, which is on a common shaft 173 with a snail 125 is arranged, and rotatably connected together with this. The snail 125 itself then stands in turn with a component driven wheel 127 connected, which is on a component shaft 129 sits, then what then directly not shown actuating component 15 especially in the form of a mobile component 15a is driven, for example, a corresponding phase shifter 15b is pivoted back and forth according to the direction of rotation or is moved back and forth translationally, depending on the design principle of transmission.

Based on 6c and 6e the corresponding representations are reproduced when by supplying the electric power to the shape memory element 123 by shortening the shape memory alloy wire 123a the coupling 11 is closed or kept closed, so the two gears 119c the drive and the output element are axially adjusted to each other and are in engagement. Will the electric power from the memory alloy wire 123 switched off again, the shape memory element relaxes 123 in turn, so that then on the tensile or restoring force of the return device RE here in the form of a spring force accumulator 22 the lever arrangement 111b again from the output element 21 is pivoted away, so that thereby the drive means AnM here in the form of the drive wheel 19 , which with the drive shaft 9 ' is in rotary connection, on this drive shaft 9 ' is displaced or displaced in the axial direction with the result that the two coupling elements 11c and 11d , That is, the drive means AnM and the output means AbM, so the primary coupling element and the secondary coupling element are disengaged. In other words, in this embodiment, too, using an axial shift gear when applying an electric power to the shape memory element 123 the tensile force triggered above be higher than the restoring force generated by the spring force accumulator.

In the illustrated embodiment, therefore, the pivoting movement of the shape memory element 123 in one direction and by the restoring device RE in the other direction pivotable Hebelanorndung 111b in a translational movement of the drive wheel 19 implemented on the drive shaft 9 ' only in the axial direction of this shaft is displaceable. This is the lever arrangement 111b formed in the manner of a parallel lever assembly or a lever frame, between which the drive wheel 19 or the associated hollow cylindrical extension 111e is arranged.

Based on 7 is shown only schematically how using such inventive coupling modules 10 for example, in the form of the aforementioned axial gearbox module 10 a total construction can be realized, in which several of these coupling modules 10 on the drive shaft 9 ' spaced apart in cascaded form are positioned or mounted.

Via an interface 5 or a control electronics 5 can then purposefully each a specific coupling module 10 be controlled, that is, the coupling device 11c be moved from the open to the closed position to rotate with the drive shaft 9 ' (driven by the electric motor 7 ' ) Then according to the direction of rotation of the motor and thus the drive shaft 9 ' an adjustment in one or the other direction of rotation of the transmission 10 associated actuation or mobile component 15 . 15a for example in the form of a specific phase shifter 15b make.

Accordingly, then the closed coupling of a particular coupling module 10 opened again and at another time and / or for example, with appropriate control at the same time or partially temporally overlapping another coupling module 10 switched on or turn off again.

Based on 8a to 8e are different representations, partly in spatial representation, partly in a different page presentation with respect to a cascaded coupling arrangement 10 reproduced, ie in the specific case of two along a drive shaft 9 staggered clutch transmissions 10 that have an actuator 7 , here preferably in the form of an electric motor 7 ' in bidirectional direction, so either with clockwise rotation or with left-hand rotation can be driven. This is an arrangement under formation of Axialschaltgetrieben 10 , as explained with reference to the embodiments shown last.

Based on 9 is only schematically different from 1 shown that basically not just a rigid, straight drive shaft 9 ' , So in general a rigid only in a longitudinal direction extending actuator 9 must be provided to the clutch modules 10 to drive, but that here also a structure is possible, in which the drive shaft 9 ' several drive shaft sections 9a includes, for example, via drive shaft angular gear 9b in rotationally fixed connection to each other. Finally, not only a single drive shaft in this variant 9 ' but also the multiple drive shafts 9 ' may consist of malleable or elastic models that do not need to be exactly straight. In 9 are the drive shaft angle gearbox 9b not shown in detail. They each sit at the ends of the drive shaft sections running at an angle to each other 9 ' ,

Based on 10 is contrary to 1 shown only schematically that, for example, via a branching device 200 for example, in the form of a branching transmission and two subordinate waves 9 ' may be provided, on each of which not only one but at least two or more generally several coupling modules 10 offset from each other (ie in cascaded form) can be arranged, all of which are separately and individually controlled.

With reference to the following simplified drawings reproduced a few modifications to the electrical control of the coupling modules 10 or their coupling devices 11 to be shown.

Common to all the examples is that in these embodiments only one actuating element 9 preferably in the form of only one drive shaft 9 ' is provided only by a single actuator 7 that means electric motor 7 ' is driven. As with reference to the embodiment according to 10 However, it can be shown by an actuator 7 / Electric motor 7 ' but also at least two or more actuators 9 / Drive shafts 9 ' are driven, if, for example, a corresponding branching gear 200 is used.

In addition, this must be based on 10 shown branching gear not between the sole drive motor 7 ' and the branched drive shafts 9 ' be arranged. It is also possible that initially a drive train with one or more manual transmissions in cascaded design is provided, and that then two further parallel drive trains are generated via a subsequent branching gear, on which one or more selectively and selectively switched on and off switching gearboxes are provided. Therefore, when using only one actuator 9 / a drive shaft 9 ' also possible modifications in which the at least one drive shaft 9 ' is designed, for example, in several parts or in several stages.

A few modifications will be explained with reference to the following figures.

11a shows a variant with an input side provided control electronics 5 , which is also constructed so that, as in all the embodiments shown a corresponding control can be carried out taking into account the AISG standard AISGv2 or for example the 3GPP standard 3GPP.

This input-side control electronics 5 has at least one control output to the usually single electric motor 7 ' on, with this connection also for powering the electric motor 7 ' and for adjusting the direction of rotation of the motor and thus the driven drive shaft 9 ' serves.

At least a second output then serves as a coupling control line 300 to purposefully each a specific coupling device 11 the multiple clutch modules 10 to control what the operating or mobile components 15 . 15a eg in the form of phase shifters 15b be controlled.

In the variant according to 11a is a daisy chain cabling 300 provided to an input terminal 117a first interface device 17 with an interface electronics 17a a first coupling module 10 leads, and from the output terminal 117b this interface device 17 via a subsequent coupling control line section 300 s to another coupling module 10 leads, and so on.

Therefore, therefore, a plurality of coupling control line sections 300S each to a next interface device 17 with an interface electronics 17a lead to this interface device 17 respectively associated coupling devices 11 a coupling module 10 operated in a targeted manner, so the respective clutch closes or opens.

In the variant according to 11b is the daisy-chain control line 343 provided as a coupling control line, wherein the input side, the control electronics 5 with the associated actuator 7 preferably in the form of an electric motor 7 ' is designed as a common component. It can in such a case 3 a cellular antenna 1 be provided that the control electronics 5 with engine 7 ' at least at a partial height from the outside is accessible, whereas the rest of the entire unit and in particular the drive unit with the actuator 7 / the electric motor 7 ' inside the case 3 the mobile antenna 1 to come to rest. This is therefore an integrated solution in which the actuator / electric motor and control electronics 5 are formed as a common entity.

In the variant according to 11c is a multi-drop bus connection 300 to the individual coupling modules 10 provided, reducing the number of connectors on the clutch module 10 can be reduced compared to the daisy chain variant.

In the variant according to 11d is a clutch control system 300 provided, which of the input side control electronics 5 with a number of 2n wires or lines, where n is the number of separately controllable coupling modules 10 is. In other words go in this variant of the control electronics 5 with three coupling modules 10 first six control lines, wherein from the first branch point P1 then two control lines to a first clutch module 10 to lead. Four lines continued until the next branch point P2 , at which then two lines to the corresponding terminals on a second coupling module 10 and the remaining two control lines to the third and last clutch module 10 to lead.

In the variant according to 11e a corresponding system is provided, but only with n control lines, since the return via one in each case unspecified in this figure ground connection or a ground connection, for example via a reflector plate, a metallic drive shaft, etc. takes place.

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Cited patent literature

• WO 02/061877 A2 [0004]
• EP 2514028 B1 [0006]
• DE 102011009600 B3 [0009]

Claims (19)

Electrically detachable and addressable coupling module or detachable and addressable coupling module arrangement, in particular for a mobile radio antenna, with the following features - the coupling module (10) is driven by one of an electric motor (7 ') with either left-hand rotation or clockwise rotation Drive shaft (9 ') coupled, - the coupling module (10) sits or is located on the drive shaft (9') or can be positioned thereon, - the at least one coupling module (10) comprises a controllable coupling device (11), - via this coupling module (10) is at least one actuating or mobile component (15, 15a) preferably in the form of a phase shifter (15b) coupling, releasable, switchable and / or adjustable, characterized by the following further features - the coupling device (11) comprises a drive means (AnM) which rotatably on the drive shaft (9 ') sits or with this drive shaft (9') is in a rotationally fixed connection or bringba r is, - the coupling device (11) further comprises a driven means (AbM), about which the associated actuating or mobile component (15, 15a) is controlled or adjustable when the coupling device (11), - the coupling device (11) further comprises a Clutch actuator for opening and closing the clutch device (11), - the clutch actuator comprises a shape memory element (123) and a restoring device (RE), - the shape memory element (123) is arranged so that it one directly or indirectly connected to the drive means (AnM) and the other directly or indirectly connected to the output means (AbM) attached or supported, - the shape memory element (123) and the return device (RE) are formed and / or dimensioned, a) that when applied to the shape memory element (123) electrical power, the shape memory element (123) is shortened so that the A driving means (AbM) is brought into connection with the drive means (AnM), and in that at the shape memory element (123) not applied electrical power, the drive means (AnM) and the output means (AbM) disengaged by the return means (RE) or b) that with electric power applied to the shape memory element (123), the shape memory element (123) is shortened such that the output means (AbM) is disengaged from the drive means (AnM) and at the power memory (AnM) and the output means (AbM) is brought into contact with the shape memory element (123) of non-applied electric power by the reset device (RE). Coupling module after Claim 1 , characterized in that the output means (AbM) and the drive means (AnM) by means of the shaped alloy element (123) relative to each other are pivotable and / or adjustable and / or movable. Coupling module after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the shape memory element (123) consists of or comprises a shape memory alloy wire (123a). Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the shape memory element (123), preferably in the form of a shape memory alloy wire (123a), at least 0.1%, 1%, preferably at least 0.1%, 0.2%, 0 is applied upon application of electrical power , 3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, 1.0%, 1.1%, 1.2%, 1 , 3%, 1.4%, 1.5%, 1.6%, 1.7%, 1.8%, 1.9% or at least 2% and preferably less than 4%, in particular less than 3 , 5%, 3% and especially less than 2.5%. Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that the restoring device (RE) consists of or comprises a spring energy accumulator (22), preferably in the form of a return or tension spring, or that the restoring device (RE) consists of an elastically tensionable part and in particular carrier part, for example from an elastically deformable and not necessarily rotatably mounted or deformable and rotatably mounted Trägerverstellelement (111b) or the base device (BE). Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that at least two and preferably a plurality of coupling modules (10) a) along the drive shaft (9 ') offset from each other and / or b) offset on different drive shaft sections (9a) are arranged to each other, wherein the drive shaft (9') or the drive shaft sections (9a) are jointly driven by an electric motor (7 ') and thereby the coupling devices (11) of the plurality of coupling modules (10) can be selectively controlled separately. Coupling module arrangement according to one of Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that at least one coupling module (10) is formed as an axial gear, the drive means (AnM) and the output means (AbM) is provided with a mutually facing axially aligned contact or active surface, about which the drive means (AnM) and the output means (AbM) in a frictional, a form-fitting or a frictional rotational connection or in a rotational connection produced by means of magnetic coupling forces on the one hand and in a disengaged position to the other can be brought, wherein preferably the drive means (AnM) a drive hollow cylinder (111e) and preferably the output means (AbM) a hollow output cylinder (111f), which can be axially displaced away from one another via the switchable coupling device (11) so as to produce an operative connection axially and away from one another to effect a disengaged position. Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the output means (AbM) concentric with the drive shaft (9 ') angeorndet and thereby by the drive shaft (9') is penetrated, without direct rotational connection between the drive shaft (9 ') and the output means (AbM). Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the output means (AbM) comprises a driven gear (21), preferably in the form of a driven gear (21 ') which preferably engages with an intermediate gear (121), preferably on a common shaft ( 173) with a worm (125), by means of which a subsequent component driven gear (127) for driving the actuating component (15) is preferably drivable in the form of a mobile radio component (15a) or a phase shifter (15b). Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that at least one coupling module (10) is designed as a radial gear, which as drive means (AnM) comprises a drive wheel (19) preferably in the form of a drive gear (19 '), wherein the drive means (AnM) and the Output means (AbM) in the form of a driven gear (21) and in particular in the form of a driven gear (21 ') verschewnkbar relative to each other and / or are movable. Coupling module after Claim 10 , characterized in that either the output means (AbM) via the clutch actuator (11e) in the form of the shape memory element (123) for closing the clutch (11) in the direction of output element (AbM) or vice versa, the output element (AbM) in the direction of drive element ( AnM) is adjustable. Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that a) the drive means (AnM) on the relative to the drive shaft (9 ') fixedly arranged output means (AbM) is pivoted away from and / or movable, or b) the output means (AbM) on the opposite Drive shaft (9 ') fixedly arranged drive means (AnM) to or away from pivotable and / or movable. Coupling module after Claim 12 , characterized in that a) the drive means (AnM) by means of a lever arrangement (111c) on the output means (AbM) to or away from and pivotable and / or movable or displaceable, or b) that the output means (AbM) by means of a lever arrangement ( 111c) is pivotable and / or movable or displaceable towards or away from the drive means (AnM). Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 13 , characterized in that only a single drive shaft (9 ') or with the interposition of a transfer case (200) at least two drive shafts (9') and / or using angular drives (9b) at least two drive shaft sections (9a) are provided, which via a single electric motor (7 ') are driven or driven. Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 14 Characterized in that each coupling module (10) comprises an associated interface device (17), wherein a) said interface means (17) b interface electronics (17a) and an electronic control unit and / or driver stage (17b), or) only one Interface electronics (17a) or c) comprises only one connection connection or loop through. Coupling module after Claim 15 , characterized in that the interface device (17) has at least one electrical connection (113a), by means of which an electrical power can be applied to the shape memory element (123), wherein a return line from the shape memory element (123) via the interface device (17 ) or only to a ground terminal (113c) is provided. Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 16 , characterized in that a central control electronics (5) is provided, via which the individual coupling modules (10) are controllable, wherein the electrical connection between the common control electronics (5) and the individual coupling modules (10) via a bus or a two-wire or one-wire connection with associated ground terminal is provided as a return line. Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 17 , characterized in that Drive means (AnM) and the output means (AbM) directly or at least indirectly a sensor device (100) for detecting the position of the drive means (AnM) is assigned at least in relation to the output means (AbM). Coupling module according to one of the Claims 1 to 18 , characterized in that a plurality of coupling modules via an electric motor (7 ') are driven together and thereto on a drive shaft (9') or more drive shafts (9 ') or drive shaft sections (9a) are arranged cascaded to each other.

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