CA2694768A1 - Remote radio unit mounting apparatus - Google Patents

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CA2694768A1
CA2694768A1 CA 2694768 CA2694768A CA2694768A1 CA 2694768 A1 CA2694768 A1 CA 2694768A1 CA 2694768 CA2694768 CA 2694768 CA 2694768 A CA2694768 A CA 2694768A CA 2694768 A1 CA2694768 A1 CA 2694768A1
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An enclosure assembly and kit for mounting electronic equipment, the assembly comprising a rear support bracket; an equipment envelope; an envelope roof;
and attachment means for mounting the assembly on a support surface. The assembly and kit provide a very strong and reliable mounting apparatus which is easy, quick, and safe to hoist and mount with one or more electronic equipment devices installable within separate, individual mounted pre-formed envelopes which are quickly separable to allow for replacement or servicing of individual devices without special tools and without telecommunications signal interference.

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Remote Radio Unit Mounting Apparatus FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to telecommunications infrastructure. In particular, it relates to structures for mounting remote telecommunications units.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The telecommunications industry is continually building, upgrading, and expanding its communications network. As telecommunication equipment may be expensive and sensitive to environmental factors, it is important in mounting such equipment to do so with mounting apparatus which will provide protection to the equipment, allow easy replacement or repair, and adapt to the variety of shapes and sizes of devices to be mounted.

Such an apparatus must be able to withstand all types of weather conditions, including storms, wind, rain, snow, hail, and ice, as well as temperature changes and weather changes. The structure must be easy and quick to install, be economical, and permit safe hoisting. It must be designed such that individual radios or other telecommunication equipment units may be easily removed for replacement or servicing without affecting the operation or transmission quality of other mounted equipment and without interfering with the secure attachment of the mounted apparatus. Such an apparatus must meet industry codes for structural integrity to the level of standard CSA
S37-01 and must comply with other jurisdiction codes, regulations, and safety standards.

At present, there is no mounting assembly available that can be adapted to radios, communicators or other equipment of various sizes in a flexible, affordable, durable and rigid assembly adaptable to mounting on antennas, towers, walls, poles, or other locations which is self-venting, climate resistant, and safely hoistable. It would be desirable to provide a remote radio unit mounting apparatus which provides these features.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one of its aspects, the present invention provides an enclosure assembly for mounting electronic equipment, the assembly comprising a rear support bracket;
an equipment envelope; an envelope roof; and attachment means for mounting the assembly on a support surface.

The enclosure assembly may include electrical grounding means. At least some of the components of the assembly may be galvanized.

The rear support bracket may comprise an envelope support shelf and support bracket.
The rear support bracket may further comprise a plurality of mounting holes cut therein, and may be manufactured of a material selected from the group of materials comprising stainless steel, aluminum, and PVC.

The equipment envelope may further comprise an interior metal plate, which may have a powder coat finish. The equipment envelope may further comprise a plurality of ventilation openings therein, and at least one spreader for maintaining separation between electronic equipment housed therein.

The equipment envelope may be formed from a unitary piece of sheet metal, and may further comprise an integral bottom support. The lower end of the equipment envelope may further comprise an opening for permitting access to electronic equipment housed therein. The equipment envelope may further comprise a pair of lifting ears in proximity to the upper end of the envelope, the lifting ears integral with the equipment envelope.
The envelope roof may further comprise slots into which the pair of lifting ears may be insertable. The envelope roof may further include a plurality of bird spikes on its outer surface, and a plurality of ventilation openings. The envelope roof may be reversibly attachable to the top of the equipment envelope.

Preferably, at least some of the components of the assembly are galvanized.
In another of its aspects, the present invention provides an electronic equipment enclosure kit, the kit comprising a rear support bracket; an equipment envelope; an envelope roof; and attachment means for mounting the assembly on a support surface.
The kit may further comprise electric grounding means.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A detailed description of a preferred embodiment is provided by way of example only and with reference to the following drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 shows a rear support bracket viewed from the front;
FIG. 2 shows a rear support bracket viewed from the rear;
FIG. 3 shows a radio envelope;

FIG. 4 shows an envelope roof;

FIG. 5 shows an envelope roof installed on a radio envelope;

FIG. 6 shows a rear view of a radio envelope and a front view of an envelope roof installed on a radio envelope;

FIG. 7 shows an interior metal plate with fastening bolts in position;
FIG. 8 is a rear view of the apparatus installed on a pole;

FIG. 9 is a front view of the apparatus installed on a pole;
FIG. 10 is a side view of the apparatus installed on a pipe;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the apparatus, showing the envelope roof and rear support bracket;

FIG. 12 is a top view of the radio envelope installed on a pipe;
FIG. 13 is a front view of a radio envelope;

FIG. 14 is a side view of a radio envelope; and FIG. 15 is a top view of a radio envelope.
In the drawings, one embodiment of the invention is illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood that the description and drawings are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid to understanding, and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Radio transmitters and receivers usually are mounted in elevated locations which are subject to weather elements. Technology changes quickly, requiring quick, safe replacement for updating or service continuity upon equipment failure. The apparatus of the present invention provides tough, rigid, flexible supports that are easily adaptable to various locations yet it permits safe hoisting, mounting, and service without affecting other systems.

The present invention provides an apparatus for supporting, carrying, hoisting, and mounting telecommunications equipment such as remote radio units. In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises an assembly comprised of component elements which are assembled on site. The elements of the assembly comprise a rear support bracket 2, an equipment envelope 4, and an envelope roof 6.

The rear support bracket comprises a rear flat cut and countered metal plate fitted with a lower rear and side support plate welded to the back of the rear plate. The rear support bracket provides an envelope support shelf 12 and bracket 13 to hold one or two radios or other telecommunication equipment devices of various sizes within the equipment envelope. The rear support bracket has various U-clamp mounting holes 14 for up to four 3" to 4" U-Bolts or other mounting bolts or fastening means. It also has a variety of radio mounting holes 16 to accommodate 1, 2, or more radio envelopes of various dimensions. The rear support bracket may be finished with a powder coat or a galvanized finish or other finish. The rear support bracket may instead be fabricated of stainless steel to avoid radio interference and to provide additional durability.
Grounding means may be provided on a lower support spacer connected to the rear support bracket. Preferably, the rear plate is formed with all corner radius.
The radio envelope comprises a piece of punched galvanized sheet metal formed into a desired shape to enclose a single remote radio unit or other telecommunication device.
A pair of lifting ears 18, 20 is formed from the main body of the radio envelope at the top of the envelope. As the lifting ears and main envelope form a unitary structure, the lifting ears cannot be removed or be made to come loose, thereby avoiding potential hazards to the installer. The bottom, front sides, and side are formed up again as part of the body assembly to secure the radio once inserted from the top into the envelope.
There is provided an interior metal plate 22 that is used to hold the envelope body firmly against the rear exterior mounting plate with compression studs and nuts for structural attachment to the rear support bracket.

The lifting ears cooperate with slots 24, 26 in the envelope roof for installation of the envelope roof onto the radio envelope. A spreader may be installed in the radio envelope between the radios to ensure adequate ventilation and clearance between the radios and may be secured to the radio envelope main body with removable screws or other easily removable fastening means. The radio envelope and envelope roof are provided with a plurality of ventilation holes 30.

The envelope roof comprises a planar sheet of punched galvanized metal with sides 34 extending perpendicularly along a lower face to form a lid of dimensions selected to fit over the top of a radio envelope. The envelope roof may have a pair of lateral slots on opposing sides for receiving the lifting ears of the radio envelope. The envelope roof is easily removable from the radio envelope to permit insertion and removal of telecommunications equipment. The envelope roof is of a design and dimensions selected to remain undisturbed in the event of removal or insertion of a radio unit or other telecommunications equipment in an adjacent equipment envelope. The envelope roof preferably is formed with rounded corners 36 to avoid injury to personnel working with the apparatus. The envelope roof may comprise bird spikes or means for attachment of bird spikes to discourage the landing of birds and other animals, to prevent nesting, and to reduce the entry of bird droppings into the radio envelope. By providing a physical barrier, the envelope roof aids in preventing entry of hail and other items which may otherwise fall into the radio envelope.
Preferably the entire assembly may have a galvanized finish, apart from the inner metal plate which is preferably powder coated. Having a galvanized finish, the apparatus is resistant to finish damage which may occur during installation. The galvanized finish also enhances the device's durability and assures ease of radio replacement by avoiding corrosion decay of binding surfaces. Alternatively, the apparatus may be provided with a powder coated finish or may be constructed of stainless steel.

The apparatus may be attached by clamping or other attachment means to a support surface 38 such as a pipe, tube or other member on a roof, antenna, tower, building, pole or other site in a desirable location for telecommunication purposes.
Such a location preferably may be an elevated exterior location.

All components of the apparatus preferably are fabricated of metal, most preferably steel, but other metal and non-metal materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, and PVC may also be used provided such materials exhibit sufficient strength and durability.
All plate corners preferably are rounded and to enhance personal safety both during installation and after. Preferably, all surfaces will have rust inhibitive finishes applied thereto. Depending on the location of use, the apparatus may include features to render it totally enclosed, explosion proof, or rainproof.

The present invention provides a very strong and reliable mounting apparatus which is easy, quick, and safe to hoist and mount with one or two radios, remote radio unit assemblies, or other telecommunication equipment devices. The radios, transmitters or other equipment may be installed within separate, individual mounted pre-formed envelopes that are easily hoisted and supply a reliable self vented radio mount and support. The apparatus of the present invention may be quickly separated to allow for replacement or servicing of individual radios or other equipment without affecting the second radio device, other radio operation, or antennas. No special tools are required.
Radios may be individually changed and altered without affecting other radios, antennas, or other components, and without disrupting telecommunication operations.
The hoisting provisions are extremely safe as the lifting ears form part of the radio envelope walls without the presence of a weld or bolt and the lifting ears are sufficient for use of a clevis, cable, or other hoisting means. Ground access to communication and antenna terminals is through the bottom support, enabling quick, reliable connection with sufficient room for taping and seating.

Although the present invention preferably is for use with radio or transmitter tower installations, any type of power or telecommunications equipment may easily be adapted for use with the rear mounting plate with various types and sizes of envelopes.
The envelope may be adapted to provide venting or to be fully enclosed for indoor or outdoor uses.

In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other variations of the preferred embodiment may also be practiced without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (20)

1. An enclosure assembly for mounting electronic equipment, the assembly comprising:

a rear support bracket;
an equipment envelope;
an envelope roof; and attachment means for mounting the assembly on a support surface.
2. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, further comprising electrical grounding means.
3. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein at least some of the components of the assembly are galvanized.
4. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the rear support bracket further comprises an envelope support shelf and support bracket.
5. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the rear support bracket further comprises a plurality of mounting holes cut therein.
6. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the rear support bracket is manufactured of a material selected from the group of materials comprising stainless steel, aluminum, and PVC.
7. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the equipment envelope further comprises an interior metal plate
8. The enclosure assembly of claim 7, wherein the interior metal plate further comprises a powder coat finish.
9. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the equipment envelope further comprises a plurality of ventilation openings therein.
10. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the equipment envelope further comprises at least one spreader for maintaining separation between electronic equipment housed therein.
11. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the equipment envelope is formed from a unitary piece of sheet metal.
12. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the equipment envelope further comprises an integral bottom support.
13. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the lower end of the equipment envelope further comprises an opening for permitting access to electronic equipment housed therein.
14. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the equipment envelope further comprises a pair of lifting ears in proximity to the upper end of the envelope, the lifting ears integral with the equipment envelope.
15. The enclosure assembly of claim 14, wherein the envelope roof further comprises slots into which the pair of lifting ears is insertable.
16. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the envelope roof further comprises a plurality of bird spikes on its outer surface.
17. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the envelope roof further comprises a plurality of ventilation openings therein.
18. The enclosure assembly of claim 1, wherein the envelope roof is reversibly attachable to the top of the equipment envelope.
19. An electronic equipment enclosure kit, the kit comprising:
a rear support bracket;

an equipment envelope;
an envelope roof; and attachment means for mounting the assembly on a support surface.
20. The kit of claim 19, further comprising electrical grounding means.
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