AU2017101813A4 - Dish antenna mounting assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A mounting assembly has a fastening assembly (10) and an antenna mount (20). The fastening assembly (10) has a first assembling component (11) and a second assembling component (12). The first assembling component (11) 5 has a receiving tube (111) and a first fastening unit (112). The receiving tube (111) has two opposite ends and an opening formed at one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube (111). The first fastening unit (112) is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube (111). The second assembling component (12) is movably mounted to the first assembling 10 component (11) and has an inserting tube (121) and a second fastening unit (122). The inserting tube (121) has two opposite ends. One of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube (121) is inserted in the opening of the receiving tube (111). The second fastening unit (122) is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube (121). The antenna mount (20) has a supporting plate (21), 15 two U-bolts (22), and a mounting mast (23). The two U-bolts (22) are connected to the supporting plate (21) and mounted around one of the receiving tube (111) and the inserting tube (121). The mounting mast (23) is fixed on the supporting plate (21).

Description

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ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE

A mounting assembly has a fastening assembly (10) and an antenna mount (20). The fastening assembly (10) has a first assembling component (11) and a second assembling component (12). The first assembling component (11) has a receiving tube (111) and a first fastening unit (112). The receiving tube (111) has two opposite ends and an opening formed at one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube (111). The first fastening unit (112) is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube (111). The second assembling component (12) is movably mounted to the first assembling component (11) and has an inserting tube (121) and a second fastening unit (122). The inserting tube (121) has two opposite ends. One of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube (121) is inserted in the opening of the receiving tube (111). The second fastening unit (122) is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube (121). The antenna mount (20) has a supporting plate (21), two U-bolts (22), and a mounting mast (23). The two U-bolts (22) are connected to the supporting plate (21) and mounted around one of the receiving tube (111) and the inserting tube (121). The mounting mast (23) is fixed on the supporting plate (21),

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DISH ANTENNA MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

1. Field of the Utility model

The present utility model relates to a support or a mounting means of a dish antenna, and more particularly to a dish antenna mounting assembly that is able to adjust mounting position of the dish antenna.

2. Description of Related Art

A dish antenna or free to air antenna is a device used to receive electromagnetic waves. The dish antenna has a satellite and a feed horn and is a kind of antenna that is specialized for receiving television signals transmitted to a television set. The dish antenna installed outdoors can receive more adequate signals due to less obstacles interfering with the electromagnetic waves. The dish antenna is often installed at a high place such as a rooftop, a roof valley, a roof ridge, or a wall of residential or commercial houses and buildings.

The dish antenna is mounted to an antenna mounting assembly that is fixed to two parallel rafters of a building. A conventional antenna mounting assembly has a fastening assembly and an antenna mount. The fastening assembly is disposed between the two parallel rafters and has two opposite ends. The two opposite ends of the fastening assembly respectively abut against the two parallel rafters and are respectively fixed to the two parallel rafters. The antenna mount is fixed to the fastening assembly and has a mounting mast. A dish antenna is mounted to the mounting mast.

However, the antenna mount of the conventional antenna mounting assembly is welded to the fastening assembly and is unable to be adjusted relative to the fastening assembly. Therefore, the antenna mount is unable to be

2017101813 28 Dec 2017 adjusted positions or orientations. The conventional antenna mount directly welded onto the fastening assembly not only failed for various adjustments but also difficult to be packaged and transported.

The main objective of the present utility model is to provide a dish 5 antenna mounting assembly that is easy to be packaged, transported and installed.

Entire mounting assembly suits for a wide range of roof angle.

The mounting assembly comprises a fastening assembly and an antenna mount. The fastening assembly has a first assembling component and a second assembling component. The first assembling component has a receiving tube and a first fastening unit. The receiving tube has two opposite ends and an opening formed at one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube. The first fastening unit is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube. The second assembling component is movably mounted to the first assembling component and has an inserting tube and a second fastening unit.

The inserting tube has two opposite ends. One of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube is inserted in the opening of the receiving tube. The second fastening unit is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube. The antenna mount has a supporting plate, two U-bolts, and a mounting mast. The two U-bolts are connected to the supporting plate and mounted around one of the receiving tube and the inserting tube. The mounting mast is fixed on the supporting plate.

Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the utility model will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

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IN THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a dish antenna mounting assembly in accordance with the present utility model;

Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the dish antenna mounting 5 assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an operational perspective view of the dish antenna mounting assembly in Fig. 1, showing the dish antenna mounted on a roof;

Fig. 4 is a top view of the dish antenna mounting assembly mounted on the roof in Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 is another top view of the dish antenna mounting assembly mounted on the roof in Fig. 3; and

Fig. 6 is another operational perspective view of the dish antenna mounting assembly in Fig. 1, showing an antenna mount being moved.

With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, a dish antenna mounting assembly in 15 accordance with the present utility model comprises a fastening assembly 10 and an antenna mount 20 mounted to the fastening assembly 10. Preferably, the dish antenna mounting assembly in accordance with the present utility model can be used with a satellite dish or free to air antenna.

With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, the fastening assembly 10 has a first 20 assembling component 11 and a second assembling component 12 mounted to the first assembling component 11 and being able to move relative to the first assembling component 11.

With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, the first assembling component 11 has a receiving tube 111 and a first fastening unit 112. The receiving tube 111 has an

2017101813 28 Dec 2017 axis, two ends, and an opening. The receiving tube 111 elongates along the axis of the receiving tube 111. The two ends of the receiving tube 111 are opposite each other along the axis of the receiving tube 111. The opening of the receiving tube 111 is formed at one of the two ends of the receiving tube 111. The first fastening unit 112 is connected to the other one of the two ends of the receiving tube 11 and has a first abutting sheet 1121 and a first fixing sheet 1122. The first abutting sheet 1121 is connected to the receiving tube 111, and is perpendicular to the axis of the receiving tube 111. The first fixing sheet 1122 is connected to the first abutting sheet 1121. In the embodiment of the present utility model, the first abutting sheet 1121 and the first fastening sheet 1122 are perpendicular to each other.

With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, the second assembling component 12 has an inserting tube 121 and a second fastening unit 122. The inserting tube 121 has two opposite ends. One of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube 121 is inserted into the opening of the receiving tube 111. The second fastening unit

122 is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube 121. The inserting tube 121 is inserted into the receiving tube 111 along the axis of the receiving tube 111, and is retractable relative to the receiving tube 11. The second fastening unit 122 has a second abutting sheet 1221 and a second fixing sheet 1222. The second abutting sheet 1221 is perpendicular to the axis of the receiving tube 111 and parallel to the first abutting sheet 1121. The second abutting sheet 1221 is connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube 121. The second fixing sheet 1222 is connected to the second abutting sheet 1221. In the embodiment of the present utility model, the second

2017101813 28 Dec 2017 fixing sheet 1222 is perpendicularly connected to the second abutting sheet 1221 The first fastening unit 112 and the second fastening unit 122 are respectively disposed at two opposite ends of the fastening assembly 10.

With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, the antenna mount 20 has a supporting 5 plate 21, two U-bolts 22, and a mounting mast 23. The supporting plate 21 has a flat section 211 and a curved portion 212 connected to the flat section 211. The two U-bolts 22 are connected to the flat section 211 of the supporting plate 21 and mounted around the receiving tube 111. Each one of the two U-bolts 22 is screwed by two nuts. The two U-bolts 22 and the supporting plate 21 clamp the receiving tube 111 together. The mounting mast 23 is erectly fixed on the curved portion 212 of the supporting plate 21.The mounting mast 23 is disposed above the first assembling component 11.

With reference to Figs. 3 and 4, the dish antenna mounting assembly in accordance with the present utility model is mounted to a roof 30 having two rafters 31, a fascia 32, and a gutter 33. Each one of the rafters 31 has an inner face and an upper face. The two rafters 31 are spaced from and parallel to each other.

The two inner faces of the two rafters 31 face each other. The fascia 32 is mounted to the two rafters 31. The gutter 33 is mounted to the fascia 32. The fastening assembly 10 is mounted to the two rafters 31 and disposed between the two rafters 31.

With reference to Figs. 3, 4, and 5, the inserting tube 121 is retractable relative to the receiving tube 111 to make the fastening assembly 10 suitable for various intervals defined between the two rafters 31. The first abutting sheet 1121 and the second abutting sheet 1221 respectively abut against the two inner

2017101813 28 Dec 2017 faces of the two rafters 31, and are passed through by multiple screws to be respectively fixed to the two rafters 31. The first fixing sheet 1122 and the second fixing sheet 1222 are respectively disposed on the two upper faces of the two rafters 31. The curved portion 212 of the supporting plate 21 is disposed in the gutter 33.

With reference to Fig. 3, a dish antenna 40 is mounted to a top end of the mounting mast 23. The dish antenna 40 is disposed above the fastening assembly

10. In addition, the dish antenna 40 also can be a satellite dish or free to air antenna.

With reference to Figs. 2, 3, and 6, by loosening the two nuts screwed with each one of the two U-bolts 22, the antenna mount 20 may be moved along the receiving tube 111 and the inserting tube 121 for adjusting a suitable position. The antenna mount 20 may also be rotated around the receiving tube 111 and the inserting tube 121 for adjusting a proper orientation. The antenna mount 20 that rotatable relative to the fastening assembly 10 make sure the mounting mast 23 erectly points up when the dish antenna mounting assembly in accordance with the present utility model is mounted to two inclined rafters 31. The mounting mast 23 is able to point up erectly even if the dish antenna mounting assembly in accordance with the present utility model is reinstalled to the other two rafters 31 with different slope. The supporting plate 21 may be further passed through by two tek screws. The two tek screws may be screwed with the receiving tube 111 or the inserting tube 121 after the antenna mount 20 and the dish antenna 40 being adjusted to a suitable position. The two tek screws mounted through the supporting plate 21 and screwed with the receiving tube 111 or the inserting tube

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121 prevent the antenna mount 20 and the dish antenna 40 from being moved unintentionally. The antenna mount 20 detachably mounted to the fastening assembly 10 make the dish antenna mounting assembly in accordance with the present utility model is convenient for adjusting and is convenient for packaging and transport. Furthermore, the dish antenna mounting assembly also can be used with a satellite dish or free to air antenna.

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Claims (6)

1. THE CLAIMS DEFINING THE UTILITY MODEL ARE AS FOLLOWS:

   1. A dish antenna mounting assembly comprising: a fastening assembly having a first assembling component having

   5 a receiving tube having two opposite ends and an opening formed at one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube; and a first fastening unit connected to the other one of the two opposite ends of the receiving tube; and a second assembling component movably mounted to the first 10 assembling component and having an inserting tube having two opposite ends, and one of the two opposite ends of the inserting tube inserted in the opening of the receiving tube;

   and a second fastening unit connected to the other one of the two 15 opposite ends of the inserting tube; and an antenna mount having a supporting plate;

   two U-bolts connected to the supporting plate and mounted around one of the receiving tube and the inserting tube; and

   20 a mounting mast fixed on the supporting plate.
2. 2. The dish antenna mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first fastening unit has a first abutting sheet perpendicularly connected to the receiving tube;

   and

   2017101813 28 Dec 2017 a first fixing sheet connected to the first abutting sheet.
3. 3. The dish antenna mounting assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the second fastening unit has a second abutting sheet perpendicularly connected to the inserting tube;

   5 and a second fixing sheet connected to the second abutting sheet.
4. 4. The dish antenna mounting assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the supporting plate has a flat section mounted by the two U-bolts; and 10 a curved portion connected to the flat section; and the mounting mast is erectly connected to the curved portion.

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