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EP1199771B1
EP1199771B1 EP01122686A EP01122686A EP1199771B1 EP 1199771 B1 EP1199771 B1 EP 1199771B1 EP 01122686 A EP01122686 A EP 01122686A EP 01122686 A EP01122686 A EP 01122686A EP 1199771 B1 EP1199771 B1 EP 1199771B1
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Javier Pazos Losada
Jesus Ricart Fernandez
Ramon Maria Lois Santos
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q19/00—Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic
    • H01Q19/28—Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using a secondary device in the form of two or more substantially straight conductive elements
    • H01Q19/30—Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using a secondary device in the form of two or more substantially straight conductive elements the primary active element being centre-fed and substantially straight, e.g. Yagi antenna
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q23/00—Antennas with active circuits or circuit elements integrated within them or attached to them

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  • the present invention relates to an antenna, in particular for the reception of television, radio and / or data signals according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • antennas There are already different types of antennas, such as from Spanish Utility Model No. 9002915, known.
  • the antennas currently on the market have been developed for the reception of analog signals.
  • antennas with larger antenna gain values are needed.
  • WO 98 43417 A discloses an antenna, in particular for the reception of television and radio signals, with a "balun transformer” and an amplifier, which is switchable or connected in series to the balun transformer.
  • the amplifier can be switched between the antenna and a receiver in series with the "Balun Transformer", alternatively, the "Balun Transfomer” can be connected directly to the receiver without the amplifier.
  • This effective circuit of the amplifier or its shutdown takes place by manual actuation of an actuating element of a switch.
  • US 3 992 669 A discloses a circuit with an amplifier. In case of failure of the supply voltage of the amplifier, a signal bypass path is provided.
  • US 5 418 490 A discloses a system having a first preamplifier, a second preamplifier ("back up preamplifier") and a bypass cable.
  • the second preamplifier In case of disturbance of the first preamplifier, the second preamplifier is activated; if the second preamplifier fails, the bypass cable is activated.
  • the activation of the second preamplifier or the bypass cable is done inter alia by means of relay switch.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an antenna that meets the requirements of digital television
  • the invention has a plurality of advantages.
  • the antenna is designed in such a way that an associated impedance adapter circuit and an associated amplification circuit connected in series form a circuit unit.
  • the amplification circuit comprises a gain stage and a pass circuit connected in parallel with and connected to the amplification stage.
  • the impedance adapter circuit and the amplification circuit furthermore form a circuit unit in such a way that, in the event of a failure of the amplification stage and / or in the case of non-connection of the circuit unit to a supply source, the operation of the circuit unit corresponds to the operation of the impedance adapter circuit.
  • the antenna according to the invention can thus be used even after a failure of the amplifier circuit;
  • the antenna according to the invention corresponds to an antenna to which no amplification circuit is assigned.
  • the impedance adapter circuit and the amplification circuit are connected together and preferably arranged in a common housing, wherein the housing is arranged on the antenna and shielded. This minimizes the geometric distance between the actual antenna and the circuits mentioned (impedance adapter circuit, amplification circuit) and optimizes the processing of the signals received by the antenna or the antenna gain.
  • the signals are amplified without degrading the noise figure.
  • the antenna according to the invention is thus also usable in zones of comparatively weak reception. In particular, the housing is shielded against possible interference signals.
  • the feed source is formed in particular by a solar cell system.
  • another advantage is that the antenna can thus be operated without an external supply source, which would also be connected via a supply line to the amplification circuit.
  • This housing preferably has a connector for direct or indirect connection to a television, radio and / or data receiver.
  • the housing and the connector are integrally formed.
  • Figure 1 shows the antenna with a framework, which is formed by three support rods, a main central rod 1 and two auxiliary rods 2 and 3 lesser in length, each of which is located on one side of the central rod 1.
  • the three rods are coplanar, with the auxiliary rods 2 and 3 diverging slightly obliquely and symmetrically to the central rod 1.
  • the three rods consist of tubular profiles, preferably of aluminum.
  • the rods 2 and 3 are; the three rods 1, 2, 3 are aligned flush with the rear end of the antenna, the three rods being arranged diverging towards the rear end of the end.
  • the three rods 1, 2 and 3 are inserted into a rear wheel 4.
  • the central rod 1 is inserted in the rear wheel 4, wherein a support 5 is mounted on a subsequent rod portion, on which the reflector 6 is fixed.
  • the rods 1, 2 and 3 have a number of identical rods 7 mounted along the structure in the direction perpendicular to the rods. These rods 7 represent the director elements of the antenna.
  • the rods 1, 2 and 3 are supported in the rear wheel 4 and in the front wheel 8.
  • the reflector 6 consists of two panels 9 and 10, the element rods 11 have.
  • the panels are mounted in a support member 5 each in an inclined position with respect to the central rod 1.
  • the element rods 11 are held at their ends by holding elements 12.
  • the dipole 13 and an inner housing (terminal box) 14 are arranged, which receives the impedance adapter circuit 15 and the amplification circuit 16 ( Figure 5) ( Figure 4).
  • the antenna is attached to a vertical mast 17 by means of an auxiliary clamp 18 at the free end of the central rod 1.
  • FIG. 1 shows that the rear wheel 4 has circumferential symmetrical lids 41 and 42 in trapezoidal shape, which receive the rods 1,2 and 3 of the antenna structure.
  • the rods 1,2 and 3 are held in the front area in openings 45, while the rod 1 is held in the rear area in the opening 46.
  • the covers 41 and 42 are connected to each other by means of screws which engage in passage holes 43.
  • These lids 41, 42 also have openings 44 which receive the rods 7 which belong to the sections of the rods 1, 2 and 3 (FIG. 1).
  • the rear wheel 4 has a recess 47 in the lower region, in which the dipole 13 and the housing 14 is seated.
  • window paths 48 are provided for the anchoring of the support member 19 ( Figure 4) of the housing 14 window paths 48.
  • the rear wheel 4 has longitudinal opening paths 49 for inserting the dipole 13.
  • FIG. 3 shows in detail the dipole 13 of the antenna, which is composed of two parts 131 in U-shape, which have folds 134 on their broad side. This makes it possible to increase the radiation surface of the dipole, thereby achieving improved gain characteristics of the antenna.
  • the parts 131 each have at their base a fin 132 in L-shape, the base each having a folding part, in each of which there is an opening 133 for connecting the dipole.
  • the dipole may be formed in more than one plane. This enlarges the surface of the dipole without increasing the length of the dipole; Frequency tuning values of the antenna are retained.
  • the dipole may also be configured with a planar profile, which allows extending the antenna bandwidth.
  • Figure 4 shows the housing 14, which consists of a rectangular body (base) 141 and a lid 142, wherein the base and lid are closed by means of threaded screws, which are guided through recesses 144 of the lid and inserted into openings 143 of the base.
  • the base has in its interior bolt 145, on which a circuit board with an electronic circuit, in particular with the amplification circuit 16 and the impedance matching circuit is placed.
  • the housing 14 accommodates the impedance adapter circuit 15 and the amplification circuit 16; the housing 14 is disposed directly on the antenna or integrated into it. It consists of electrically conductive material and is connected to ground.
  • the base 141 of the housing 14 has in one of its side walls a connector (socket) 21 for direct or indirect connection to a television, radio and / or data signal receiver.
  • the connector 21 and the housing 4 are integrally formed. This is a comparatively good electrical matching between the receivers and the antenna, possible interference signals are limited in their effect.
  • the base of the housing 14 has two openings 146, are guided by the pins 191, which belong to the support 19 of the housing. These pins 191 have internal openings in which screws are arranged, which establish the electrical connection between the dipole 13 and the amplifying circuit 16, which is arranged in the housing 14.
  • FIG. 5 shows the circuit diagram of the matching circuit 15 and the electrical amplification circuit 16.
  • the matching circuit 15 is formed by the printed line J1.
  • the electrical amplification circuit 16 is configured as follows. It has a first filter, that is to say a high-pass filter, which is formed by the capacitors C1, C2 and C6, the diode D3 and the coil CH2. Furthermore, it has an amplification stage which is formed by the transistor T1 and its polarizing circuit consisting of the resistors R1, R2, R3, R4 and R6, the capacitors C3 and C4, and the coils L1 and CH1. Furthermore, the circuit 16 has an output stage formed of the capacitors C5, C11, C8 and the coils CH3 and CH5.
  • the electric booster circuit 16 has electrical switching paths, a pass circuit, and a protection circuit.
  • the pass circuit is formed by the capacitors C7, C9 and C14, by the diodes D1 and D2, the varicap D5, the resistors R5 and R8, and a printed line J2. This pass circuit allows the passage of the signal as soon as the power amplifier is not supplied with power.
  • the protection circuit comprises a diode D4 and a resistor R9. This protection circuit passes the signal to the output which passes through the pass circuit (C7, C9, C14, D1, D2, D5, R5, R8, J2) when the amplification stage has no current supply, which avoids that signal to the polarization circuit of the transistor T1 is derived.
  • the amplification stage is fed via the output connector of the antenna (21 in Figure 4, corresponding to the galvanic connection RF_OUT + Vcc in Figure 5) by means of a coaxial cable which connects the antenna to the other devices of the system.
  • the supply voltage can be from head units, which are available on the market and already designed for this, or are supplied via the Koxialledge.
  • the amplification circuit 16 is located in the immediate vicinity of the impedance adapter circuit 15 (no geometric distance between 16 and 15, or 0 millimeter).
  • the impedance adapter circuit 15 and the amplification circuit 16 form a circuit unit, wherein the operation of the unit in the event of failure of the amplification circuit 16 (failure of at least one circuit component, no supply voltage) corresponds to the operation of the impedance adapter circuit 15.
  • the probability for this is reduced by the protection circuit which consists of the capacitors C1 and C2, of the coil CH2 and of the diode D3. These are designed in such a way that surges are absorbed, which can be caused by a possible radiation reaching the antenna.
  • the components that are relatively at risk are semiconductor components, here the transistor T1, the diodes D1, D2, D4 and the varicap diode D5.
  • the failure of the transistor T1 would lead to failure of the amplifier circuit.
  • the failure of diode D4 would in itself cause the amplifier circuit to continue to operate but also to be disconnected from the output of the circuit, resulting in the unavailability of the amplifier as a result.
  • the failure of the two Diodes D1 and D2 would cause the amplifier to vibrate.
  • the failure of the Varicapdiode D5 would not affect the operation of the amplifier.
  • the circuit according to the invention is designed in such a way that the antenna can be used as a conventional antenna in case of failure of the amplifier; the adapter circuit remains connected to the output connector via line J2 and through the array of C14 and diode D5. If necessary, only deactivate the supply voltage source.
  • the circuit unit consisting of the circuits 15 and 16, functions in normal operation when supplied with the corresponding voltage, as impedance matching and as amplification circuit. This reduces the capacitance of D5 when the voltage on the input side is increased. D1 and D2 become conductive. This prevents a signal from being passed through J2, since C14 together with D5 form a large impedance, while the rest of the signal is routed to ground via C9 and C7. Overall, it is achieved that the signal received by the antenna is passed through the amplifier stage. A vibration condition is avoided. Finally, when energized, diode D4 allows the amplifier's signal to be routed to the output.
  • the circuit unit consisting of the circuits 15 and 16, when not supplied with the corresponding voltage, functions as the impedance matching circuit.
  • the signal passes from J1 to the output through J2 and the arrangement of J14 and D5, which has a large capacitance when no voltage is supplied to the unit.
  • the diodes D1 and D2 prevent the signal from being diverted via C9 and C7, respectively; the diode D14 performs the same function with respect to the collector of the transistor T1 and the elements CH1, R3, C4, R4, R6 and C8.
  • the elements L1, R1 and C3 prevent the loss of the signal through the input of the amplifier.

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Claims (5)

  1. Antenne, notamment pour la réception de signaux d'image, de signaux radio et/ou de signaux de données, avec un circuit adaptateur d'impédance (15) et avec un circuit d'amplification (16), qui est monté en série, en aval du circuit adaptateur d'impédance (15),
    le circuit d'amplification (16) comportant un étage d'amplification (T1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, C3, C4, LI, CH1) et un circuit continu (C7, C9, C14, DI, D2, D5, R5, R8, J2) monté en parallèle de l'étage d'amplification, avec un conduit (J2),
    le circuit adaptateur d'impédance (15) et le circuit d'amplification (16) formant une unité technique de branchement, de sorte que l'unité technique de branchement comporte des composants de circuit (C14, D5 ; D1, D2 ) qui dans un premier cas, dans lequel une tension correspondant au fonctionnement normal est alimentée vers l'unité technique de branchement, conduisent un signal par l'intermédiaire de l'étage d'amplification et dans un deuxième cas, dans lequel aucune tension correspondant au fonctionnement normal n'est alimentée vers l'unité technique de branchement, conduisent le signal via le conduit (J2) du circuit continu,
    caractérisée en ce que
    les composants de circuit (C14, D5, D1, D2) comprennent au moins une diode (D1, D2), qui est disposée entre le conduit (J2) du circuit continu et la masse, et qui dans le premier cas, dans lequel une tension correspondant au fonctionnement normal est alimentée vers l'unité technique de branchement est connectée pour être conductrice, ainsi qu'une diode capacitive (D5), qui est montée en série entre l'entrée du circuit continu et le conduit (J2) du circuit continu, pour que le signal soit conduit par l'intermédiaire de l'étage d'amplification.
  2. Antenne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le circuit adaptateur d'impédance (15) et le circuit d'amplification (16) sont disposés dans un boîtier (14) commun, en ce que le boîtier (14) est disposé sur l'antenne, et en ce que le boîtier (14) consiste en une matière conductrice d'électricité et est mis à la masse.
  3. Antenne selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'unité technique de branchement est raccordée sur une source d'alimentation, qui est formée par un système de cellules solaires.
  4. Antenne selon la revendication 2 ou 3 et 2, caractérisée en ce que le boîtier (14) comporte un connecteur (21) pour un branchement direct ou indirect sur un appareil récepteur d'image, de radio et/ou de données.
  5. Antenne selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que le boîtier (14) et le connecteur (21) sont conçus en monobloc.
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ES200002387A ES2182658B1 (es) 2000-09-29 2000-09-29 Antena.
ES200002386A ES2182657B1 (es) 2000-09-29 2000-09-29 Antena.
ES200002389A ES2184577B1 (es) 2000-09-29 2000-09-29 Antena.
ES200002387 2000-09-29
ES200002386 2000-09-29
ES200002388A ES2183692B2 (es) 2000-09-29 2000-09-29 Antena.
ES200002388 2000-09-29
ES200002389 2000-09-29

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