EP1616367A1 - Multifunctional antenna - Google Patents

Multifunctional antenna

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EP1616367A1
EP1616367A1 EP04740276A EP04740276A EP1616367A1 EP 1616367 A1 EP1616367 A1 EP 1616367A1 EP 04740276 A EP04740276 A EP 04740276A EP 04740276 A EP04740276 A EP 04740276A EP 1616367 A1 EP1616367 A1 EP 1616367A1
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Florian Haidacher
Siegfried Mathiae
Frank Mierke
Marco Vothknecht
Peter Karl Prassmayer
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/27—Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
    • H01Q1/32—Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
    • H01Q1/325—Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles characterised by the location of the antenna on the vehicle
    • H01Q1/3275—Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles characterised by the location of the antenna on the vehicle mounted on a horizontal surface of the vehicle, e.g. on roof, hood, trunk
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/42—Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q21/00—Antenna arrays or systems
    • H01Q21/28—Combinations of substantially independent non-interacting antenna units or systems

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  • the invention relates to a multifunction antenna according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a satellite-based radio system In the USA in particular, a satellite-based radio system is in use, which only works with sparsely distributed satellites in orbit.
  • antennas are to be offered that already at low elevation angles of 20 ° and more, ' * ? in particular from 25 ' to 90' leve must keep the same minimum profit.
  • the corresponding systems are also known in the technical field under the term SDARS services, which transmit in the 2.3 GHz range.
  • SDARS services which transmit in the 2.3 GHz range.
  • the satellite signals are transmitted in a circularly polarized manner.
  • a corresponding receiving device for land vehicles for digital radio-frequency signals which are provided in a predetermined frequency band on the one hand by a satellite with a lower intensity and on the other hand in shadowed areas by a terrestrial transmitter with a substantially higher intensity, is also available, for example, from DE 202 07 401 U 1 became known. Since the terrestrial signals are received with significantly greater intensity, this prior publication proposes a Wilkinson divider, which is also referred to as a 3dB divider. For this purpose, a further, ie a second amplifier, is provided in the one following branch, which amplifies the satellite signals with low intensity again by a further stage in order to have approximately the same output at the output of the overall circuit. to have strong reception signals.
  • this prior publication does not include a cellular antenna or, for example, a GPS receiving antenna for geo-positioning of the land vehicle.
  • this antenna also comprises a rod-shaped mobile radio antenna as the second antenna device.
  • this antenna system does not provide a positioning system comparable to the GPS system for determining the respective position of the land vehicle.
  • An antenna arrangement for vehicles for receiving several different frequency bands separated by gaps has also become known from DE 101 33 295 A1. It is an antenna arrangement with four antennas, namely two broadband antennas for different mobile radio frequencies, a satellite-bound vehicle navigation antenna according to the GPS system and an antenna for Satellite Digital Audio Reception System SDARS. It can also be seen from the prior publication that the SDARS antenna should have a configuration for both satellite-bound and terrestrial operation with vertical polarization.
  • an object of the present invention to provide an antenna arrangement which is suitable, on the one hand, for receiving satellite signals, preferably also from comparatively low satellites above the horizon, and which also has the option of receiving terrestrial signals, in particular radio programs broadcast terrestrially, and which also has at least one antenna for a mobile phone and a receiving antenna for determining coordinates and thus for determining position of a vehicle.
  • the antenna should have the smallest possible space.
  • the concept is based on the fact that, preferably based on a boat or fin-shaped chassis, from front to back (corresponding to the orientation on the motor vehicle), or in reverse order, a terrestrial receiving antenna (in particular for terrestrial reception of the SDARS services) ), subsequently an antenna for receiving the signals for determining the position of the motor vehicle (for example a GPS antenna), then a satellite antenna (for example for receiving SDARS services broadcast via satellite) and finally a mobile radio antenna.
  • a terrestrial receiving antenna in particular for terrestrial reception of the SDARS services
  • an antenna for receiving the signals for determining the position of the motor vehicle (for example a GPS antenna)
  • a satellite antenna for example for receiving SDARS services broadcast via satellite
  • a mobile radio antenna i.e. the chassis has a longitudinal dimension that can easily be less than 18 cm, less than 17 cm. It has even been shown that the overall length of the chassis that accommodates the antenna can easily be reduced to less than 150 mm.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic side view of the antenna according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic plan view of the antenna shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the antenna arrangement with a housing cover protecting the individual antennas.
  • FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of an antenna arrangement according to the invention in a schematic side view and in FIG. 2 in a schematic plan view.
  • the antenna arrangement comprises a chassis 1, which is designed in a plan view to be comparable to a hull, surfboard, etc., namely with a comparatively narrower leading area 3, and a wider central area 5 or rear area 7.
  • the chassis usually consists of a metallic one Base body, for example made of cast metal.
  • Such a chassis is usually mounted on a motor vehicle roof, for example at the rear end area before the transition to the rear window, at which point either a recess or recess is provided in the motor vehicle body panel in order to close the chassis 1 thus formed at a suitable height relative to the body panel position.
  • the leading narrower region 3 in the motor vehicle points forward in the direction of travel, so that the rear region 7 comes to lie on the rear side.
  • the corresponding antenna is usually mounted in the center of the vehicle and is there protected by a housing cover 9, which preferably has a fin body shape, as can be seen in the schematic rear view according to FIG. 3.
  • different antennas are accommodated under the housing cover 9 in the chassis 1, namely in succession from the front area to the rear area 7: first an antenna A for receiving terrestrial signals; subsequently an antenna B for determining the position of the vehicle equipped with the antenna arrangement, for example an antenna B for the GPS positioning system; - subsequently an antenna C for receiving satellite signals, in particular for receiving digital satellite signals, for example in accordance with the SDARS services in North America; and an antenna D for the mobile radio area.
  • the satellite antenna can be used, for example, to receive radio programs broadcast by satellites.
  • the antenna C can be designed for the reception of digital high-frequency signals, corresponding to the SDARS services in North America. In this way, these signals are broadcast in a frequency range of approximately 2.3 GHz.
  • terrestrially broadcast signals in particular radio programs broadcasting terrestrially
  • such antennas are required to receive the SDARS services, especially This is because the satellites that emit SDARS services are sometimes not positioned in their optimal position as vertically as possible above the receiving vehicle, but sometimes very low on the horizon, up to an elevation angle of approximately 20 ° or, for example, approximately 25 °.
  • these signals emitted by satellites are often shielded, for example in gorges, tunnels, under bridges, etc.
  • terrestrially positioned transmission positions are provided, so that they are parallel in them Situations in which radio programs can be received via terrestrial antenna A.
  • the location system is preferably the GPS location system used worldwide. But also other location systems, e.g. the Galileo currently being planned in Europe is suitable for being received with such a receiving antenna.
  • a mobile radio antenna D is preferably proposed at the rear end.
  • this mobile radio antenna can be suitable for communication in different mobile radio ranges, for example for reception in the 900 MHz range, in the 1.8 GHz range or, for example, in the 1700 to 2170 MHz range.
  • the mobile radio antenna can therefore not only be suitable for receiving one of these frequency bands, but also for receiving two or three or generally several of the named or other frequency bands.
  • the mobile radio antenna can preferably consist of a substrate that rises vertically relative to the chassis 1, for example a printed circuit board, on which correspondingly conductive surfaces are designed as antenna elements.
  • the overall length of the chassis can be less than 170 mm, for example less than 160 mm or even 150 mm.

Abstract

An improved antenna array comprises at least four antennas. One antenna receives satellite signals, especially digital satellite signals. One antenna receives terrestrial signals, particularly terrestrially transmitted radio programs. One antenna is provided for the mobile radio sector. One antenna determines the geoposition. The at least four antennas are disposed in a given order such that antenna, antenna, antenna, and antenna are located one behind another from one end of the chassis.

Description

MultifunktionsantenneMultifunction antenna
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Multifunktionsantenne nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a multifunction antenna according to the preamble of claim 1.
Speziell in den USA ist ein satellitengestütztes Radiosystem im Einsatz, welches nur mit wenig verteilten Satelliten im Orbit arbeitet. Für dieses satellitengestützte Radiosystem sollen Antennen angeboten werden, die bereits bei niedrigen Elevationswinkeln von 20° und mehr, '*?insbesondere von 25' bis auf 90 ' -Elevätion den gleichen Mindestgewinn einhalten müssen.In the USA in particular, a satellite-based radio system is in use, which only works with sparsely distributed satellites in orbit. For this satellite-based radio system, antennas are to be offered that already at low elevation angles of 20 ° and more, ' * ? in particular from 25 ' to 90' leve must keep the same minimum profit.
Die entsprechenden Systeme sind in der Fachwelt auch unter dem Begriff SDARS-Dienste bekannt, die im 2,3 GHz-Bereich senden. Die Satellitensignale werden dabei zirkulär polarisiert übertragen.The corresponding systems are also known in the technical field under the term SDARS services, which transmit in the 2.3 GHz range. The satellite signals are transmitted in a circularly polarized manner.
Um diesen extremen Bedingungen Rechnung zu tragen und bereits bei niedrigen Elevationen von 20' bzw. 25" und mehr einen hohen Antennengewinn zu realisieren, ist stets versucht worden, durch besonders ausgefeilte Antennenkon- struktionen diesen extremen Anforderungen Rechnung zu tragen.In order to take these extreme conditions into account and to achieve a high antenna gain even at low elevations of 20 'or 25 "and more, attempts have always been made to use particularly sophisticated antenna con structures to take these extreme requirements into account.
Aus der WO 01/80366 AI ist ein spezielles Antennensystem bekannt geworden, welches einen Kreuzdipol enthält, der aus einem Flächenmaterial gebildet ist und dadurch vier Quadranten bildet, die durch die Dipolwände voneinander getrennt sind. In jedem Quadranten ist dann ein separater, sich vertikal erstreckender Monopol angeordnet, worüber die terrestrisch ausgestrahlten, vertikal polarisierten Signale empfangen werden können. Mittels dieser zweiten Antennenanordnung soll immer dann ein Programmempfang möglich sein, wenn die parallel auf Satellit ausgestrahlten Programme nicht mehr empfangen werden können, weil beispielsweise der teilweise sehr niedrig am Horizont positionierte Satellit durch Berge, Bauwerke, Tunnels etc. abgeschirmt ist.From WO 01/80366 AI a special antenna system has become known which contains a cross dipole which is formed from a flat material and thereby forms four quadrants which are separated from one another by the dipole walls. A separate, vertically extending monopole is then arranged in each quadrant, via which the terrestrially broadcast, vertically polarized signals can be received. By means of this second antenna arrangement, program reception should always be possible when the programs broadcast in parallel on satellite can no longer be received because, for example, the satellite, which in some cases is positioned very low on the horizon, is shielded by mountains, buildings, tunnels, etc.
Eine entsprechende Empfangseinrichtung für Landfahrzeuge für digitale Hochfrequenzsignale, welche in einem vorgegebenen Frequenzband zum einen von einem Satelliten mit einer geringeren Intensität und zum anderen in Abschat- tungsgebieten von einem terrestrischen Sender mit einer wesentlich größeren Intensität zur Verfügung gestellt werden, ist zudem beispielsweise aus der DE 202 07 401 U 1 bekannt geworden. Da die terrestrischen Signale mit deutlich größerer Intensität empfangen werden, schlägt diese Vorveröffentlichung einen Wilkinson-Teiler vor, der auch als 3dB-Teiler bezeichnet wird. In dem einen nachfol- genden Zweig ist dafür ein weiterer, d.h. ein zweiter Verstärker, vorgesehen, der die Satellitensignale mit niedriger Intensität nochmals um eine weitere Stufe verstärkt, um am Ausgang der Gesamtschaltung etwa gleich- starke Empfangssignale vorliegen zu haben. Allerdings umfasst diese Vorveröffentlichung weder eine Mobilfunkantenne noch beispielsweise eine GPS-Empfangsantenne zur Geo-Positionierung des Landfahrzeuges.A corresponding receiving device for land vehicles for digital radio-frequency signals, which are provided in a predetermined frequency band on the one hand by a satellite with a lower intensity and on the other hand in shadowed areas by a terrestrial transmitter with a substantially higher intensity, is also available, for example, from DE 202 07 401 U 1 became known. Since the terrestrial signals are received with significantly greater intensity, this prior publication proposes a Wilkinson divider, which is also referred to as a 3dB divider. For this purpose, a further, ie a second amplifier, is provided in the one following branch, which amplifies the satellite signals with low intensity again by a further stage in order to have approximately the same output at the output of the overall circuit. to have strong reception signals. However, this prior publication does not include a cellular antenna or, for example, a GPS receiving antenna for geo-positioning of the land vehicle.
Aus der DE 202 10 312 U 1 ist ebenfalls eine Antennenanordnung für Kraftfahrzeuge bekannt geworden, die insbesondere zum Empfang von digitalen Rundfunksignalen gemäß dem nordamerikanischen SDARS-Standard geeignet sein soll.From DE 202 10 312 U 1 an antenna arrangement for motor vehicles has also become known, which is said to be particularly suitable for receiving digital radio signals according to the North American SDARS standard.
Daneben umfasst diese Antenne als zweite Antenneneinrichtung ebenfalls eine stabförmige Mobilfunkantenne. Darüber hinaus ist bei diesem Antennensystem kein Ortungssystem vergleichbar dem GPS-System zur Feststellung der jeweili- gen Position des Landfahrzeuges vorgesehen.In addition, this antenna also comprises a rod-shaped mobile radio antenna as the second antenna device. In addition, this antenna system does not provide a positioning system comparable to the GPS system for determining the respective position of the land vehicle.
Eine Antennenanordnung für Fahrzeuge zum Empfang von mehreren unterschiedlichen und durch Lücken getrennten Frequenzbändern ist auch aus der DE 101 33 295 A 1 bekannt geworden. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Antennenanordnung mit vier Antennen, nämlich zwei breitbandigen Antennen für unterschiedliche Mobilfunkfrequenzen, eine satellitengebundene Fahrzeugnavigations-Antenne entsprechend dem GPS-System und einer Antenne für Satellite Digital Audio Reception System SDARS. Dabei ist der Vorveröffentlichung ferner zu entnehmen, dass die SDARS-Antenne eine Konfiguration sowohl für satellitengebundenen als auch für terrestrischen Betrieb mit einer vertikalen Polarisation aufweisen soll.An antenna arrangement for vehicles for receiving several different frequency bands separated by gaps has also become known from DE 101 33 295 A1. It is an antenna arrangement with four antennas, namely two broadband antennas for different mobile radio frequencies, a satellite-bound vehicle navigation antenna according to the GPS system and an antenna for Satellite Digital Audio Reception System SDARS. It can also be seen from the prior publication that the SDARS antenna should have a configuration for both satellite-bound and terrestrial operation with vertical polarization.
Demgegenüber ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Antennenanordnung zu schaffen, die zum einen zum Empfang von Satellitensignalen geeignet ist, vorzugsweise auch von vergleichsweise niedrig über dem Horizont stehenden Satelliten, und die zum anderen auch die Möglichkeit aufweist, terrestrische Signale, insbesondere terrestrisch ausgestrahlte Radioprogramme, zu empfangen, und die zudem auch zumindest eine Antenne für ein Mobiltelefon sowie eine Empfangsantenne zur Koordinaten- und damit zur Positionsermittlung eines Fahrzeuges umfasst. Dabei soll die Antenne einen möglichst geringen Bauraum aufweisen.In contrast, it is an object of the present invention to provide an antenna arrangement which is suitable, on the one hand, for receiving satellite signals, preferably also from comparatively low satellites above the horizon, and which also has the option of receiving terrestrial signals, in particular radio programs broadcast terrestrially, and which also has at least one antenna for a mobile phone and a receiving antenna for determining coordinates and thus for determining position of a vehicle. The antenna should have the smallest possible space.
Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß entsprechend den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.The object is achieved according to the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Es muss als mehr als überraschend bezeichnet werden, dass es gelungen ist, eine derartige erfindungsgemäße Antenne zum Empfang der unterschiedlichsten Dienste in so kompakter Bauform zu realisieren. Von daher ist es möglich, die Antennenanordnung vergleichsweise unauffällig an einem Landfahrzeug, also z.B. einem PKW, insbesondere im Dachbereich oder am Übergang vom Dachbereichs zur Heckscheibe, in einem bevorzugt finnenartigen Gehäuse kompakt unterzubringen.It must be described as more than surprising that it has been possible to implement such an antenna according to the invention for receiving a wide variety of services in such a compact design. It is therefore possible to place the antenna arrangement relatively inconspicuously on a land vehicle, e.g. to accommodate a car, particularly in the roof area or at the transition from the roof area to the rear window, in a preferably fin-like housing.
Die Lösung überrascht um so mehr, da im Stand der Technik keine Hinweise ersichtlich waren, dass allein nur durch die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung der einzelnen Strahler für die verschiedenen Dienste diese kompakte Lösung möglich geworden ist.The solution is all the more surprising since there was no evidence in the prior art that this compact solution was only possible for the various services by the arrangement of the individual radiators according to the invention.
Versuche haben nämlich gezeigt, dass an sich immer gewisse Mindestabstände zwischen den einzelnen Antennen für die verschiedenen Dienste eingehalten werden müssen, um eine jeweils ausreichende Empfangsqualität realisieren zu können. Versuche haben gezeigt, dass beispielsweise ausgehend von einer Antenneneinrichtung gemäß der WO 01/80366 AI eine Antenneneinrichtung mit den oben beschriebenen vier Diensten extrem lang zu bauen wäre. Würde man bei einer Antenneneinrichtung gemäß der vorstehend genannten WO 01/80366 AI zum Empfang von über Satellit ausgestrahlten Signalen sowie zum Empfang von terrestrischen Signalen nebeneinander auf einer finnenartigen Montageplatte bei- spielsweise noch einen GPS-Strahler zur Positionsbestimmung sowie eine Mobilfunkantenne anordnen, so würde dies zu einer Anordnung in einer Gesamtlänge von in der Regel deutlich über 18 bis 20 cm führen.Tests have shown that certain minimum distances between the individual antennas for the different services must always be observed in order to achieve a to be able to implement sufficient reception quality in each case. Experiments have shown that, for example, starting from an antenna device according to WO 01/80366 AI, an antenna device with the four services described above would have to be built extremely long. If, for example, an antenna device according to the aforementioned WO 01/80366 AI for receiving signals transmitted via satellite and for receiving terrestrial signals were to be arranged next to one another on a fin-like mounting plate, for example a GPS emitter for determining the position and a mobile radio antenna, this would lead to an arrangement with a total length of generally well over 18 to 20 cm.
Würde man dagegen versuchen, vergleichbare Komponenten in Längsrichtung eines Chassis dichter zusammenzubauen, so würde dies dazu führen, dass die Empfangsqualität für die verschiedenen Dienste nicht die geforderten Vorgaben erfüllen würde.If, on the other hand, an attempt were made to assemble comparable components closer together in the longitudinal direction of a chassis, this would mean that the reception quality for the various services would not meet the required requirements.
Vor diesem Hintergrund ist das überraschende Ergebnis darin zu sehen, dass allein nur durch die unterschiedliche Reihenfolge und Anordnung der einzelnen Antennen für die verschiedenen Dienste es möglich geworden ist, trotz ins- gesamt höchst kompakter Anordnung mit hoher Integrationsdichte eine Antennenanordnung für die verschiedenen Dienste aufzubauen, die gleichwohl überraschend gute Empfangsqualitäten aufweist.Against this background, the surprising result can be seen in the fact that it is only through the different order and arrangement of the individual antennas for the different services that it has become possible to set up an antenna arrangement for the various services despite the overall highly compact arrangement with high integration density. which nevertheless has surprisingly good reception qualities.
Die unterschiedlichsten Versuche haben gezeigt, dass beispielsweise gute Empfangsqualitäten für die verschiedenen Dienste mit einer Antennenanordnung erreicht werden kann, bei der auf einem Chassis von der vorderen Spitze zur rückwärtigen Seite verlaufend zunächst eine Satellitenempfangsantenne beispielsweise für SDARS-Dienste, nachfolgend eine GPS-Antenne, dann eine Antenne für den terrestrischen Empfang von Signalen, z.B. in Form der terrestrisch ausgestrahlten SDARS-Dienste, und dann eine Mobilfunkantenne vorgesehen sein sollte. Allerdings würde dies dann zu einem Antennenaufbau führen, dessen Chassi-Gesamtlänge etwa 22 cm beträgt, was für herkömmliche PKWs zur Anbringung am Dach als bei weitem zu groß beurteilt wird.A wide variety of tests have shown that, for example, good reception qualities for the various services can be achieved with an antenna arrangement in which the chassis from the front tip to the front on the rear side, initially a satellite reception antenna, for example for SDARS services, subsequently a GPS antenna, then an antenna for the terrestrial reception of signals, for example in the form of the terrestrially broadcast SDARS services, and then a mobile radio antenna should be provided. However, this would then lead to an antenna structure, the overall chassis length of which is approximately 22 cm, which is judged to be far too large for conventional cars to be attached to the roof.
Erfindungsgemäß wird demgegenüber aber von dem Konzept ausgegangen, dass bevorzugt auf einem Schiffchen- oder finnenförmigen Chassis aufbauend von vorne nach hinten (entsprechend der Ausrichtung auf dem Kraftfahrzeug) , oder in umgekehrter Reihenfolge, zunächst eine terrestrische Empfangsantenne (insbesondere zum terrestrischen Empfang der SDARS-Dienste) , nachfolgend eine Antenne zum Empfang der Signale zur Positionsbestimmung des Kraftfahrzeuges (beispielsweise eine GPS-Antenne) , dann eine Satelliten- Antenne (beispielsweise für den Empfang von über Satellit ausgestrahlten SDARS-Dienste) und schließlich eine Mobilfunkantenne angeordnet sind. Durch diese Reihenfolge konnte eine derartige Optimierung erzielt werden, dass die einzelnen Dienste mit den gewünschten Empfangsqualitäten empfangen werden konnten, und dass gleichwohl die Antenne, d.h. das Chassis, ein Längsmaß aufweist, das unter 18 cm, auch problemlos unter 17 cm betragen kann. Es hat sich sogar gezeigt, dass die Gesamtlänge des die Antenne aufnehmenden Chassis problemlos unter 150 mm verkürzt werden kann.According to the invention, however, the concept is based on the fact that, preferably based on a boat or fin-shaped chassis, from front to back (corresponding to the orientation on the motor vehicle), or in reverse order, a terrestrial receiving antenna (in particular for terrestrial reception of the SDARS services) ), subsequently an antenna for receiving the signals for determining the position of the motor vehicle (for example a GPS antenna), then a satellite antenna (for example for receiving SDARS services broadcast via satellite) and finally a mobile radio antenna. With this order, such an optimization could be achieved that the individual services could be received with the desired reception qualities and that the antenna, i.e. the chassis has a longitudinal dimension that can easily be less than 18 cm, less than 17 cm. It has even been shown that the overall length of the chassis that accommodates the antenna can easily be reduced to less than 150 mm.
Die Antenne wird nachfolgend anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen im einzelnen: Figur 1: eine schematische Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne;The antenna is explained in more detail below with the aid of drawings. The following show in detail: Figure 1 is a schematic side view of the antenna according to the invention;
Figur 2: eine schematische Draufsicht auf die in Figur 1 wiedergegebenen Antenne; undFigure 2 is a schematic plan view of the antenna shown in Figure 1; and
Figur 3: eine perspektivische Darstellung der Antennenanordnung mit einer die einzelnen Antennen schützenden Gehäuseabdeckung.Figure 3 is a perspective view of the antenna arrangement with a housing cover protecting the individual antennas.
In Figur 1 ist in schematischer Seitenansicht und in Figur 2 in schematischer Draufsicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Antennenanordnung gezeigt.1 shows an exemplary embodiment of an antenna arrangement according to the invention in a schematic side view and in FIG. 2 in a schematic plan view.
Die Antennenanordnung umfasst ein Chassis 1, welches in Draufsicht einem Schiffskörper, Surfbrett etc. vergleichbar gestaltet ist, nämlich mit einem vergleichsweise schmäler vorlaufenden Bereich 3, und einem demgegenüber breiteren mittleren Bereich 5 bzw. hinteren Bereich 7. Das Chassis besteht üblicher Weise aus einem metallischen Grundkörper, beispielsweise aus Metallguss.The antenna arrangement comprises a chassis 1, which is designed in a plan view to be comparable to a hull, surfboard, etc., namely with a comparatively narrower leading area 3, and a wider central area 5 or rear area 7. The chassis usually consists of a metallic one Base body, for example made of cast metal.
Ein derartiges Chassis wird üblicher Weise an einem Kraftfahrzeugdach, beispielsweise am hinteren Endbereich vor dem Übergang zur Heckscheibe montiert, wobei an dieser Stelle im Kraftfahrzeug entweder eine Ausnehmung oder Vertiefung im Karosserieblech vorgesehen ist, um das so gebildete Chassis 1 in geeigneter Höhenlage relativ zum Karosserieblech zu positionieren. Dabei weist der vor- laufende schmälere Bereich 3 beim Kraftfahrzeug in Fahrtrichtung nach vorne, so dass der hintere Bereich 7 heck- seitig zu liegen kommt. Die entsprechende Antenne wird üblicher Weise mittig am Fahrzeug montiert und ist dabei über eine Gehäuseabdeckung 9 geschützt, die bevorzugt Finnenkörperform aufweist, wie dies in der schematischen Rückansicht gemäß Figur 3 zu ersehen ist.Such a chassis is usually mounted on a motor vehicle roof, for example at the rear end area before the transition to the rear window, at which point either a recess or recess is provided in the motor vehicle body panel in order to close the chassis 1 thus formed at a suitable height relative to the body panel position. The leading narrower region 3 in the motor vehicle points forward in the direction of travel, so that the rear region 7 comes to lie on the rear side. The corresponding antenna is usually mounted in the center of the vehicle and is there protected by a housing cover 9, which preferably has a fin body shape, as can be seen in the schematic rear view according to FIG. 3.
Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind unter der Gehäuseabdeckung 9 in dem Chassis 1 verschiedene Antennen untergebracht, nämlich von dem vorderen Bereich zum hinteren Bereich 7 aufeinander folgend: zunächst eine Antenne A zum Empfang von terrestri- sehen Signalen; nachfolgend eine Antenne B zur Positionsbestimmung des mit der Antennenanordnung ausgestatteten Fahrzeuges, beispielsweise eine Antenne B für das GPS- Ortungssystem; - nachfolgend eine Antenne C für den Empfang von Satellitensignalen, insbesondere zum Empfang von digitalen Satellitensignalen, beispielsweise entsprechend den SDARS-Diensten in Nordamerika; und eine Antenne D für den Mobilfunkbereich.In the exemplary embodiment shown, different antennas are accommodated under the housing cover 9 in the chassis 1, namely in succession from the front area to the rear area 7: first an antenna A for receiving terrestrial signals; subsequently an antenna B for determining the position of the vehicle equipped with the antenna arrangement, for example an antenna B for the GPS positioning system; - subsequently an antenna C for receiving satellite signals, in particular for receiving digital satellite signals, for example in accordance with the SDARS services in North America; and an antenna D for the mobile radio area.
Mit der Satellitenantenne können beispielsweise von Satelliten ausgestrahlte Radioprogramme empfangen werden. Die Antenne C kann dabei für den Empfang von digitalen Hochfrequenzsignalen ausgelegt sein, entsprechend den SDARS- Diensten in Nordamerika. Auf diese Weise werden diese Signale in einem Frequenzbereich von etwa 2,3 GHz ausgestrahlt.The satellite antenna can be used, for example, to receive radio programs broadcast by satellites. The antenna C can be designed for the reception of digital high-frequency signals, corresponding to the SDARS services in North America. In this way, these signals are broadcast in a frequency range of approximately 2.3 GHz.
Mit der vorne sitzenden terrestrischen Empfangsantenne A können nunmehr aber terrestrisch ausgestrahlte Signale, insbesondere terrestrisch ausgestrahlte Radioprogramme, empfangen werden. Insbesondere in den USA werden derartige Antennen zum Empfang der SDARS-Dienste benötigt, vor allem deshalb, da die SDARS-Dienste ausstrahlenden Satelliten teilweise nicht in ihrer optimalen Position möglichst senkrecht über dem Empfangsfahrzeug, sondern teilweise sehr tief am Horizont stehend positioniert sind, bis zu einem Elevationswinkel von etwa 20° oder beispielsweise etwa 25°. Dies hat zur Folge, dass diese von Satelliten ausgestrahlten Signale häufig abgeschirmt werden, beispielsweise in Schluchten, Tunneln, unter Brücken etc. Um auch an solchen Orten einen Empfang der Radioprogramme zu ermöglichen, sind zum Teil terrestrisch positionierte Sendepositionen vorgesehen, so dass parallel in diesen Situationen die Radioprogramme über die terrestrische Antenne A empfangen werden können.With the terrestrial receiving antenna A seated at the front, terrestrially broadcast signals, in particular radio programs broadcasting terrestrially, can now be received. In the USA in particular, such antennas are required to receive the SDARS services, especially This is because the satellites that emit SDARS services are sometimes not positioned in their optimal position as vertically as possible above the receiving vehicle, but sometimes very low on the horizon, up to an elevation angle of approximately 20 ° or, for example, approximately 25 °. The result of this is that these signals emitted by satellites are often shielded, for example in gorges, tunnels, under bridges, etc. In order to enable radio programs to be received at such locations, too, terrestrially positioned transmission positions are provided, so that they are parallel in them Situations in which radio programs can be received via terrestrial antenna A.
Bei dem Ortungssystem handelt es sich bevorzugt um das weltweit im Einsatz befindliche GPS-Ortungssystem. Aber auch andere Ortungssysteme, wie z.B. das gegenwärtig in Europa geplante Galileo sind geeignet, um mit einer derartigen Empfangsantenne empfangen zu werden.The location system is preferably the GPS location system used worldwide. But also other location systems, e.g. the Galileo currently being planned in Europe is suitable for being received with such a receiving antenna.
Am rückwärtigen Ende ist bevorzugt eine Mobilfunkantenne D vorgeschlagen. Diese Mobilfunkantenne kann von der Art ihrer Gestaltung, Größe etc. für die Kommunikation in unterschiedlichen Mobilfunkbereichen geeignet sein, bei- spielweise zum Empfang im 900 MHz Bereich, im 1,8 GHz Bereich oder beispielsweise im 1700 bis 2170 MHz Bereich. Von daher kann die Mobilfunkantenne nicht nur zum Empfang eines dieser Frequenzbänder, sondern auch zum Empfang zweier oder dreier oder allgemein mehrerer der genannten oder anderer Frequenzbänder geeignet sein. Bevorzugt kann die Mobilfunkantenne dazu aus einem sich vertikal gegenüber dem Chassis 1 erhebenden Substrat, beispielswiese einer Leiterplatine, bestehen, auf welchem entsprechend leitende Flächen als Antennenelemente ausgebildet sind.A mobile radio antenna D is preferably proposed at the rear end. In terms of its design, size, etc., this mobile radio antenna can be suitable for communication in different mobile radio ranges, for example for reception in the 900 MHz range, in the 1.8 GHz range or, for example, in the 1700 to 2170 MHz range. The mobile radio antenna can therefore not only be suitable for receiving one of these frequency bands, but also for receiving two or three or generally several of the named or other frequency bands. For this purpose, the mobile radio antenna can preferably consist of a substrate that rises vertically relative to the chassis 1, for example a printed circuit board, on which correspondingly conductive surfaces are designed as antenna elements.
Die Gesamtlänge des Chassis kann weniger als 170 mm, beispielsweise weniger als 160 mm oder sogar 150 mm betragen. The overall length of the chassis can be less than 170 mm, for example less than 160 mm or even 150 mm.

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1. Multifunktionsantenne mit den folgenden Merkmalen: - die Antenneneinrichtung umfasst zumindest vier Antennen (A, B, C, D) , eine Antenne (C) ist zum Empfang von Satellitensignalen, insbesondere digitalen Satellitensignalen, geeignet, - eine Antenne (A) ist zum Empfang von terrestrischen Signalen, insbesondere terrestrisch ausgestrahlten Radioprogrammen, vorgesehen, es ist eine Antenne (D) für den Mobilfunkbereich vorgesehen und - es ist eine Antenne zur Ermittlung der Geoposition vorgesehen, und die zumindest vier Antennen (A, B, C, D) sind in einer vorgegebenen Reihenfolge auf einem Chassis (1) angeordnet, nämlich an einem Ende ist die Antenne (A) zum Empfang der terrestrisch ausgestrahlten Signale, nachfolgend die Antenne (B) zur Bestimmung der Geoposition, nachfolgend die Antenne (C) zum Empfang von Satellitensignalen, und nachfolgend die Antenne (D) für den Mobilfunkbereich angeordnet.1. Multi-function antenna with the following features: the antenna device comprises at least four antennas (A, B, C, D), an antenna (C) is suitable for receiving satellite signals, in particular digital satellite signals, - an antenna (A) is for Reception of terrestrial signals, in particular radio programs broadcast terrestrially, is provided, an antenna (D) is provided for the mobile radio area and - an antenna is provided for determining the geoposition, and the at least four antennas (A, B, C, D) are Arranged in a predetermined sequence on a chassis (1), namely at one end is the antenna (A) for receiving the terrestrially broadcast signals, subsequently the antenna (B) for determining the geoposition, and subsequently the antenna (C) for receiving satellite signals , and subsequently the antenna (D) for the mobile radio area.
2. Multifunktionsantenne nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Mittenabstand zwischen der terrestrischen Antenne (A) und der benachbarten Antenne (B) zur Geopositionierung kleiner ist als der Mittenabstand zwi- sehen der Antenne (B) und der benachbarten Antenne (C) zum Empfang von Satellitensignalen.2. Multi-function antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that the center distance between the terrestrial antenna (A) and the adjacent antenna (B) for geopositioning is smaller than the center distance between see the antenna (B) and the neighboring antenna (C) for receiving satellite signals.
3. Multifunktionsantenne nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Mittenabstand zwischen der Antenne (B) für die Geopositionierung und der benachbarten Satellitenantenne (A) kleiner ist als der Mittenabstand zwischen der Antenne (C) und der Antenne (D) für den Mobilfunkbereich .3. Multi-function antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the center distance between the antenna (B) for geopositioning and the adjacent satellite antenna (A) is smaller than the center distance between the antenna (C) and the antenna (D) for the Cellular area.
4. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die drei benachbarten Antennen (A) , (B) , (C) auf dem Längsbereich des Chassis (1) angeordnet sind, der weniger als 60% der Gesamtlänge des Chassis (1) beträgt.4. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the three adjacent antennas (A), (B), (C) are arranged on the longitudinal region of the chassis (1), which is less than 60% of the total length of the chassis (1) is.
5. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (C) zum Empfang der Satellitensignale aus einer Patch-Antenne besteht.5. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the antenna (C) for receiving the satellite signals consists of a patch antenna.
6. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (B) für die Durchführung einer Geopositionierung aus einer Patch-Antenne besteht.6. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the antenna (B) for performing geopositioning consists of a patch antenna.
7. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (A) zum Empfang von terrestrischen Signalen aus zumindest einem Monopol besteht, vorzugsweise in Stabform.7. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the antenna (A) for receiving terrestrial signals consists of at least one monopoly, preferably in the form of a rod.
8. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (D) für den Mobilfunkbereich zum Empfang zumindest in einem Mobilfunk- frequenzband, vorzugsweise in zumindest zwei und vorzugsweise in zumindest drei Frequenzbändern, geeignet ist.8. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the antenna (D) for the mobile radio area for reception at least in a mobile radio frequency band, preferably in at least two and preferably in at least three frequency bands, is suitable.
9. Multifunktionsantenne nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekenn- zeichnet, dass die Antenne (D) für den Mobilfunkbereich aus elektrisch leitenden Flächen besteht, die auf einem Substrat, insbesondere einer Leiterplatine, ausgebildet sind.9. Multi-function antenna according to claim 8, characterized in that the antenna (D) for the mobile radio area consists of electrically conductive surfaces which are formed on a substrate, in particular a printed circuit board.
10. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis10. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to
9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass alle Antennen (A, B, C, D) auf dem Chassis (1) unter einer finnenartigen Gehäuseabdeckung (9) angeordnet sind.9, characterized in that all antennas (A, B, C, D) are arranged on the chassis (1) under a fin-like housing cover (9).
11. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis11. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to
10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (A) zum Empfang der terrestrisch ausgestrahlten Signale im vorläufenden Bereich (3) des Chassis (1) angeordnet ist, so dass die dazu am entferntest sitzende Antenne (D) für den Mo- bilfunkbereich im nachlaufenden Bereich (9) auf dem Chassis (1) angeordnet ist.10, characterized in that the antenna (A) for receiving the terrestrially transmitted signals is arranged in the preliminary area (3) of the chassis (1), so that the antenna (D) most distant to it for the mobile radio area is located in the following area (9) is arranged on the chassis (1).
12. Multifunktionsantenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis12. Multi-function antenna according to one of claims 1 to
11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Chassi in Draufsicht boot- oder surfbrettartig oder zumindest ähnlich gestaltet ist. 11, characterized in that the chassis is designed like a boat or surfboard or at least similar in plan view.
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