EP2340584A1 - Broadband antenna - Google Patents

Broadband antenna

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EP2340584A1
EP2340584A1 EP09776928A EP09776928A EP2340584A1 EP 2340584 A1 EP2340584 A1 EP 2340584A1 EP 09776928 A EP09776928 A EP 09776928A EP 09776928 A EP09776928 A EP 09776928A EP 2340584 A1 EP2340584 A1 EP 2340584A1
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antenna
dipole
monopole
line
antenna body
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Berthold Klos
Dietmar Leugner
Ludwig Nielsen
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Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q5/00—Arrangements for simultaneous operation of antennas on two or more different wavebands, e.g. dual-band or multi-band arrangements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q21/00—Antenna arrays or systems
    • H01Q21/30—Combinations of separate antenna units operating in different wavebands and connected to a common feeder system
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q5/00—Arrangements for simultaneous operation of antennas on two or more different wavebands, e.g. dual-band or multi-band arrangements
    • H01Q5/40—Imbricated or interleaved structures; Combined or electromagnetically coupled arrangements, e.g. comprising two or more non-connected fed radiating elements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q9/00—Electrically-short antennas having dimensions not more than twice the operating wavelength and consisting of conductive active radiating elements
    • H01Q9/04—Resonant antennas
    • H01Q9/16—Resonant antennas with feed intermediate between the extremities of the antenna, e.g. centre-fed dipole
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q9/00—Electrically-short antennas having dimensions not more than twice the operating wavelength and consisting of conductive active radiating elements
    • H01Q9/04—Resonant antennas
    • H01Q9/30—Resonant antennas with feed to end of elongated active element, e.g. unipole

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a broadband antenna with a monopole and a dipole.
  • DE 102 35 222 A1 shows a broadband antenna with a monopole and a dipole, which are used for different frequency ranges.
  • this broadband antenna has suboptimal directional characteristics and suboptimal frequency response.
  • the optical cross section of this antenna is very large, which excludes it for a variety of applications.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a broadband antenna, which has a broadband frequency range in compact dimensions, in particular a small width.
  • An antenna according to the invention comprises a monopole and a dipole.
  • the dipole has a first antenna body and a second antenna body, which have a common longitudinal axis with the longitudinal axis of the monopole.
  • the antenna further includes a decoupling element disposed between the monopole and the dipole.
  • the first antenna body of the dipole is preferably connected to the second antenna body of the dipole and to the monopole.
  • the monopole preferably carries the dipole.
  • the monopole is preferably at least partially tubular.
  • the antenna preferably includes a conduit which is at least partially disposed within the monopole.
  • the conduit is preferably connected to the dipole at a connection point. So a material-saving construction with advantageous transmission properties is possible.
  • a decoupling element preferably damps jacket waves. This avoids interference and thus increases the antenna gain.
  • the decoupling element includes a plurality of ferrite cores.
  • the line is advantageously guided by at least part of the ferrite cores.
  • the antenna body of the dipole are preferably at least partially tubular.
  • the connection point of the line to the dipole is preferably on the outside of the first antenna body.
  • a ground line is connected at a connection point with the inside of the first antenna body of the dipole.
  • the ground line is preferably connected at a connection point with the inside of the second antenna body of the dipole.
  • additional signal paths can be used on the inside of the antenna body.
  • a section of the inside of the first antenna body bounded by the connection point of its inner side with the ground line and by its end facing the second antenna body advantageously forms a first inductor connected in parallel with the first antenna body of the dipole.
  • a portion of the inner side of the second antenna body bounded by the connection point of its inner side with the ground line and by the first antenna body end facing advantageously forms a second inductor connected in series to the second antenna body of the dipole.
  • the first inductance and the second inductance advantageously form a transformer, which performs an impedance matching. So an impedance matching without expensive additional components is possible.
  • the conduit preferably tapers toward its connection point with the dipole.
  • the taper advantageously effects impedance matching.
  • a further impedance matching with low production costs is possible.
  • the monopole and the dipole are preferably connected via a crossover to a common connection point.
  • a simple production with advantageous transmission properties is possible.
  • At least part of the monopole is preferably formed as Abknickelement. A high robustness of the antenna is guaranteed.
  • the monopole advantageously consists of at least two antenna bodies and one loading element.
  • the loading element preferably performs impedance matching. So will one optimal impedance matching also achieved in monopoly with low production costs.
  • the loading element preferably consists of at least one ferrite core.
  • the line is preferably passed through the ferrite core.
  • An outer conductor of the line is preferably connected to the load element facing ends of the first and second antenna body of the monopole. So only a very small manufacturing effort for the impedance matching is necessary.
  • the monopole is arranged on a housing which contains a filter.
  • the filter preferably assigns signals of a high frequency range to the dipole and signals of a low frequency range to the monopole.
  • the filter is preferably connected to the line and to the monopole. This ensures optimal transmission properties with high stability of the antenna.
  • the line is advantageously at least partially formed as a strip line on a substrate.
  • the substrate is preferably arranged at least partially in the interior of the antenna.
  • FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a detail view of the first
  • Fig. 3a is a further detail view of the first
  • Fig. 3b is a further detail view of the first
  • Fig. 4 is a detail view of a second embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 5 is a detail view of the second
  • Fig. 6 is a further detail view of the second
  • FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of a matching network and filter of the second embodiment of the antenna according to the invention.
  • FIG. 8 shows a first diagram of the directivity of an exemplary antenna according to the invention
  • FIG. 9 shows a second diagram of the directivity of an exemplary inventive antenna, and Fig. 10 antenna gain characteristics of an exemplary antenna according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 the general structure and the general operation of the antenna according to the invention will be explained with reference to FIG. 1. Subsequently, the structure and the mode of operation of individual details of antennas according to the invention are shown by means of FIGS. 2-7. In addition, characteristic curves and directional characteristics of exemplary antennas according to the invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 8-10. Identical elements have not been repeatedly shown and described in similar figures.
  • Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention.
  • An antenna 1 consists of a monopole 13, a decoupling element 16 and a dipole 10. Furthermore, the antenna 1 includes an antenna base 20.
  • the monopole 13 is mounted on the base 20 and includes a kink element 19, a first antenna body 15, a second one Antenna body 14 and a loading element 17.
  • the Abknickelement 19 is designed in this embodiment as a spiral spring.
  • the antenna bodies 14, 15 are hollow tubes made of a conductive material.
  • the Abknickelement 19 is connected to the first antenna body 15.
  • the first antenna body 15 is further connected to the loading element 17. This is also connected to the second antenna body 14.
  • the dipole 10 includes a first antenna body 12, a spacer 18, and a second antenna body 11.
  • the two antenna body 11, 12 are connected by the spacer 18.
  • the second antenna body 14 of the monopole 13 is connected to the decoupling element 16. This is connected to the first antenna body 12 of the dipole 10.
  • the monopole 13 and the dipole 10 each form independent subantennas for different frequency ranges.
  • the separation of the frequency ranges is effected by means of a filter, in particular one
  • Diplex filter which is preferably arranged in the foot 20. This filter will be discussed in more detail with reference to FIG.
  • the signal supply of the monopole 13 takes place by direct connection to the filter.
  • the signal supply of the dipole by means of a in the
  • the loading element 17 of the monopole 13 serves to match the impedance.
  • the decoupling element 16 between the dipole and the monopole serves to dampen cladding waves.
  • the dipole is designed for a high frequency range from 50 MHz to 2000 MHz, preferably from 150 MHz to 1000 MHz, particularly preferably from 200 MHz to 600 MHz.
  • the monopole is designed for a low frequency range of 0.1MHz to 400MHz, preferably from 10MHz to 250MHz, more preferably from 30MHz to 160MHz.
  • the monopole has a length of 700mm to 2000mm, preferably from 1000mm to 1800mm, most preferably from 1600mm.
  • the dipole has a length of 200mm to 600mm, preferably from 350mm to 500mm, more preferably from 465mm up.
  • the antenna body of the dipole have a substantially identical length.
  • the antenna has a largely uniform diameter of 10mm to 100mm, preferably from 20mm to 40mm, more preferably from 28mm.
  • Fig. 2 shows a detail of the first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention.
  • the antenna 1 is at least partially surrounded by a protective cover 21.
  • the protective cover 21 has a distance from the components described with reference to FIG. 1. This distance is preferably foamed to increase the mechanical stability.
  • the protective cover is designed as a radome in this embodiment.
  • the upper end of the antenna 1 is further provided with a hood 22. This also serves to increase the mechanical stability.
  • the hood 22 is optionally connected to an eyelet 23, which serves to tie down the antenna 1 in rough terrain.
  • FIG. 3a and Fig. 3b further detail views of the first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention are shown.
  • the dipole 10 consists of the first antenna body 12, the second antenna body 11 and the spacer 18.
  • the antenna body 11, 12 are designed as hollow tubes.
  • the pipes are made of a conductive material.
  • a circuit board is located inside the tubes and is held in position by its inner diameter.
  • Fig. 3a shows the front of the board.
  • Fig. 3b shows the back of the board.
  • a stripline 31 runs in the interior of the antenna body 11, 12 on the front side of the board and forwards signals from the dipole 10 or passes Signals to the dipole 10.
  • the line 31 is connected to the inner conductor of a coaxial line as a supply line.
  • the line 31 is connected at a connection point 36 to the outside of the upper edge of the first antenna body 12.
  • a line 37 runs on the back of the board. It is connected to the jacket of the coaxial line as a supply line.
  • the line 37 is connected by means of a conductive connection 32 at a connection point 35 with the
  • connection point 35 lies between the ends of the first antenna body 12. Furthermore, the line 37 is connected by means of a conductive connection 30 at a connection point 34 with the inside of the second antenna body. The connection point 34 lies between the ends of the second antenna body 11.
  • the operation of the dipole 10 is shown below with reference to a transmitted signal. However, the operation is reciprocal for a received signal.
  • the signal is transmitted via the lines 31 and 37 to the dipole 10. Via the conductive connection 33, it reaches the outside of the first antenna body 12 and is emitted by it.
  • the signal passes through the conductive connection 32 at the connection point 35 to the inside of the first antenna body 12.
  • the inside of the antenna body 12 can not emit the signal.
  • the signal runs on the inner surface of the antenna body 12 in parallel with the line 31 to the upper edge of the antenna body 12. There, it reaches the outer surface of the antenna body 12 and is also radiated.
  • the Short circuit by means of the conductive connection 32 acts as a parallel circuit of an inductance, ie the line 37 is connected in parallel in the equivalent circuit an inductance.
  • the signal passes via the line 37 and the conductive connection 30 at the connection point 34 to the inside of the second antenna body 11 of the dipole 10. From there it passes via the inside of the second antenna body 11 to its lower edge.
  • Parallel and serial inductance circuitry forms a transformer and adjusts the impedance.
  • the conduit 31 is not of constant width in this embodiment.
  • the line 31 has a stepped width. In the lower area, it has a large width. In the middle area, it has an average width. In the upper area, it has a small width. This measure also serves to adapt the impedance of the line 31 to the impedance of the dipole 10.
  • the line 31 may alternatively be designed as a coaxial line.
  • a small cross-section results in a high production cost to keep the line 31 centrally fixed.
  • the connections of the sections of different cross sections of the line 31 require increased manufacturing costs.
  • the loading element 17 is connected to the first antenna body 15 and the second antenna body 14 of the monopole 13. It contains here the two connecting disks 45, 46, two spacers 40, 41, a connection 48, a coaxial line 49 and a plurality of ferrite cores 42, 43, 44.
  • a running in the interior of the monopoly 13 line 47 is connected via the terminal 48 through a hole in the connecting plate 45 with the inner conductor of
  • Coaxial line 49 connected.
  • the sheathed cable of the coaxial line 49 is connected to the first antenna body 15 of the monopole 13 by means of the connecting disk 45.
  • the coaxial line 49 is guided by a plurality of ferrite cores 42, 43, 44, which are arranged partially in one another.
  • the sheath line of the coaxial line 49 is further connected by means of the connecting disk 46 with the second antenna body 14 of the monopoly.
  • the inner conductor of the coaxial line 49 is guided through a hole in the connecting disk 46.
  • the ferrite cores 42, 43, 44 are held by the spacers 40, 41 in position. These are made of a non-conductive material, eg glass fiber reinforced plastic.
  • a conductive connection of the two antenna bodies 14, 15 of the monopole 13 takes place only via the sheathed cable of the coaxial line 49.
  • the leadership of the coaxial line 49 through the ferrite cores 42, 43, 44 leads to a Indukt foundedsbelag the coaxial line 49.
  • this corresponds to the circuit of an inductance, which is connected in parallel with a resistor, in series with the
  • This inductance lining serves to adapt the impedance of the line 49.
  • FIG. 5 shows a further detail view of the second exemplary embodiment of the antenna according to the invention.
  • the decoupling element 16 includes a line 66, a plurality of ferrite cores 62-65 and two spacers 60, 61.
  • the line 66 is a coaxial line.
  • the ferrite cores 65 each have two feedthroughs. They are arranged so that they lie one above the other, each with a passage.
  • the line 66 is guided through these bushings from bottom to top.
  • the second passages of a first part of the ferrite cores 65 likewise lie one above the other.
  • the line 66 is through this
  • the second passages of a second part of the ferrite cores 65 are likewise above one another but not above the passages of the first part of the ferrite cores.
  • the line 66 is last passed from bottom to top through these bushings.
  • the ferrite cores 62-65 are partly arranged inside each other.
  • the ferrite cores 63, 64, 65 are arranged inside the ferrite cores 62. Furthermore, the ferrite cores 63, 64, 65 are arranged inside the ferrite cores 62. Furthermore, the ferrite cores 63, 64, 65 are arranged inside the ferrite cores 62. Furthermore, the ferrite cores 63, 64, 65 are arranged inside the ferrite cores 62. Furthermore, the
  • Ferrite cores 64 disposed within the ferrite cores 63.
  • the line 66 passes through the ferrite cores 65 and 64 and thus also the ferrite cores 63 and 62.
  • the spacers 60, 61 connect the decoupling element 16 non-conductive with the second antenna body 14 of the monopole 13 and the first antenna body 12 of the dipole 10.
  • the passage of the line 66 through the ferrite cores 62-65 leads to a strong damping of sheath waves, which on the Sheath of the line 66 are present. Thereby, the monopole 13 and the dipole 10 are decoupled from each other. This prevents interference and thus stabilizes the radiation behavior.
  • Fig. 6 shows a further detail view of the second embodiment of the antenna according to the invention.
  • the monopole 13 includes a first antenna body 15 and a Abknickelement 19.
  • the Abknickelement 19 includes a first housing member 75, a second housing member 70 and a spring 71.
  • the spring 71 connects the housing elements 70, 75 conductive together.
  • the second housing element 70 is conductively connected to the first antenna body 15 of the monopole.
  • Housing elements 70, 75 and the spring 71 form part of the monopole 13.
  • a conduit 72 is within the antenna body 15, within the housing member 70 and within the spring
  • An optional terminal 73 is disposed within the spring 71.
  • a line 74 is within the
  • Housing element 75 and disposed within the spring 71.
  • the line 72 is connected by means of the terminal 73 to the line 74.
  • the lines 72, 74 have a flexibility at least in the amount of flexibility
  • the antenna base 20 has a housing 76, a filter 77, a high-frequency signal terminal 82, a first signal line 80, a second signal line 81 and a plurality of retaining bores 79.
  • the foot 20 can be fixed by means of the retaining holes 79 on a surface.
  • the housing 76 of the foot 20 is not conductively connected to the housing element 75 of the Abknickelements 19.
  • the filter 77 is fixedly mounted within the housing 76.
  • the high frequency signal terminal 82 is connected to the filter 77.
  • the signal lines 80, 81 are also connected to the filter 77.
  • the first signal line 80 is connected to the first housing element 75 at a connection point 83.
  • the second signal line 81 is connected to the line 74.
  • the second signal line 81 consists of a wound into a coil wire.
  • a signal to be transmitted is transmitted to the filter 77 via the high-frequency signal terminal 82.
  • the filter 77 separates the signal to be transmitted into a high-frequency sub-signal and a low-frequency sub-signal.
  • the low frequency sub-signal is transmitted via the first signal line 80 at the connection point 83 through a bore in the housing 76 from the filter 77 to the housing member 75.
  • a conductive connection to the housing 76 of the foot 20 does not exist.
  • the housing element 75 is part of the monopole 13. From the housing element 75, the signal is transmitted to the spring 71, the second housing element 70 and the rest of the monopole 13 and radiated therefrom.
  • the high-frequency sub-signal is transmitted by means of the second signal line 81 to the line 74, which is guided through a bore in the housing element 75.
  • This line 74 transmits the signal to the dipole 10, which emits the signal.
  • Fig. 7 is a circuit diagram of an embodiment of the matching network and filter of the antenna according to the invention is shown.
  • the filter 77 is shown here in more detail.
  • the filter 77 is preferably a diplexer circuit.
  • the function is represented by a signal to be transmitted.
  • the function in receive mode is reciprocal. Via a signal terminal 100, a signal to be transmitted is fed.
  • a shroud of a line, by means of which the signal is connected to the signal terminal 100, is connected to the ground terminal 101.
  • Lightning strike are discharged via an overvoltage protection 102 to the ground terminal 117.
  • the signal is now split into two signal paths 140, 141.
  • the first signal path 140 consists of a series connection of a plurality of inductors 103, 104, 105 and a coupling capacitor 113 and a parallel connection of several capacitances 111, 112 to the ground terminals 118, 119. This branch of the filter circuit attenuates high frequencies strongly, while it weakly attenuates low frequencies , The first signal path 140 is connected to the monopole 13.
  • the second signal path 141 consists of a series connection of a plurality of capacitors 114, 115, 127 and a coupling capacitor 116 and a parallel connection of several inductors 107, 108, 109 to the ground terminals 120, 121, 122. This branch of the filter circuit strongly attenuates low frequencies while they are high frequencies only weakly dampens.
  • the second Signal path 141 is connected to the choke coil 81 via a shielded line.
  • the screen is connected to the ground terminal 123.
  • the line 142 By means of the line 142, the connection to the dipole 10 takes place.
  • the line 142 runs through the monopole 13.
  • FIG. 8 shows a first diagram of the directivity of an antenna according to the invention according to the second embodiment. Shown is the horizontal polar pattern at a frequency of 250MHz. That the antenna lies in the center of the representation and is aligned in the direction of the axis 150. Clearly visible is the strong directivity in the horizontal direction.
  • FIG. 9 shows a second diagram of the directivity of an antenna according to the invention in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment. Shown is the horizontal polar pattern at a frequency of 550MHz. The antenna lies in the center of the representation and is aligned in the direction of the axis 151. Clearly visible is the strong directivity in the horizontal direction. This is more pronounced than at 250MHz as shown in FIG.
  • Fig. 10 shows antenna gain characteristics of an exemplary antenna according to the invention. Shown are the antenna gain of an antenna according to the invention with a first characteristic curve 130 and the antenna gain of a prior art antenna with a second characteristic 131. It is clear that the antenna according to the invention achieves a higher antenna gain over almost the entire considered frequency range than that of the state the technology belonging to the antenna according to DE 102 35 222 Al.
  • the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
  • the use of deviating dimensions of the antenna and its individual elements is just as conceivable as well as the use of alternative elements for impedance matching. An extension to a wider frequency range is conceivable. All features described above or features shown in the figures can be combined with each other in any advantageous manner within the scope of the invention.

Abstract

An antenna (1) comprises a monopole (13) and a dipole (10). The dipole (10) has a first antenna body (12) and a second antenna body (11) which share a longitudinal axis with the longitudinal axis of the monopole (13). The first antenna body (12) of the dipole (10) is connected to the second antenna body (11) of the dipole (10) and to the monopole (13). The monopole (13) carries the dipole (10). The antenna (1) further contains a decoupling element (16) which is interposed between the monopole (13) and the dipole (10).

Description

Breitband-Antenne Broadband antenna
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Breitband-Antenne mit einem Monopol und einem Dipol.The invention relates to a broadband antenna with a monopole and a dipole.
Weiterhin zeigt die DE 102 35 222 Al eine Breitband- Antenne mit einem Monopol und einem Dipol, welche für unterschiedliche Frequenzbereiche eingesetzt werden. Diese Breitband-Antenne weist jedoch suboptimale Richteigenschaften und einen suboptimalen Frequenzgang auf. Weiterhin ist der optische Querschnitt dieser Antenne sehr großflächig, was sie für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen ausschließt.Furthermore, DE 102 35 222 A1 shows a broadband antenna with a monopole and a dipole, which are used for different frequency ranges. However, this broadband antenna has suboptimal directional characteristics and suboptimal frequency response. Furthermore, the optical cross section of this antenna is very large, which excludes it for a variety of applications.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine breitbandige Antenne zu schaffen, welche bei kompakten Abmessungen, insbesondere einer geringen Breite einen breitbandigen Frequenzbereich aufweist.The invention has for its object to provide a broadband antenna, which has a broadband frequency range in compact dimensions, in particular a small width.
Die Aufgabe wird durch die erfindungsgemäße Antenne mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der hierauf rückbezogenen Unteransprüche.The object is achieved by the antenna according to the invention with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments are the subject of the dependent claims.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Antenne umfasst einen Monopol und einen Dipol. Der Dipol weist einen ersten Antennekörper und einen zweiten Antennenkörper auf, welche eine gemeinsame Längsachse mit der Längsachse des Monopols aufweisen. Die Antenne beinhaltet weiterhin ein Entkoppelelement, welches zwischen dem Monopol und dem Dipol angeordnet ist. So wird eine vorteilhafte Richtcharakteristik bei einem hohen Antennengewinn über einem breiten Frequenzbereich erzielt. Der erste Antennenkörper des Dipols ist vorzugsweise mit dem zweiten Antennenkörper des Dipols und mit dem Monopol verbunden. Der Monopol trägt dabei vorzugsweise den Dipol.An antenna according to the invention comprises a monopole and a dipole. The dipole has a first antenna body and a second antenna body, which have a common longitudinal axis with the longitudinal axis of the monopole. The antenna further includes a decoupling element disposed between the monopole and the dipole. Thus, an advantageous directional characteristic is achieved with a high antenna gain over a wide frequency range. The first antenna body of the dipole is preferably connected to the second antenna body of the dipole and to the monopole. The monopole preferably carries the dipole.
Der Monopol ist bevorzugt zumindest teilweise rohrförmig ausgeführt. Die Antenne beinhaltet bevorzugt eine Leitung, welche zumindest teilweise innerhalb des Monopols angeordnet ist. Die Leitung ist bevorzugt an einem Verbindungspunkt mit dem Dipol verbunden. So ist ein materialsparender Aufbau bei vorteilhaften Übertragungseigenschaften möglich.The monopole is preferably at least partially tubular. The antenna preferably includes a conduit which is at least partially disposed within the monopole. The conduit is preferably connected to the dipole at a connection point. So a material-saving construction with advantageous transmission properties is possible.
Ein Entkoppelelement dämpft vorzugsweise Mantelwellen. So werden Störungen vermieden und damit der Antennengewinn erhöht. Vorteilhafterweise beinhaltet das Entkoppelelement eine Mehrzahl von Ferritkernen. Die Leitung ist vorteilhafterweise durch zumindest einen Teil der Ferritkerne geführt. So kann eine starke Mantelwellendämpfung bei geringem Fertigungsaufwand erreicht werden.A decoupling element preferably damps jacket waves. This avoids interference and thus increases the antenna gain. Advantageously, the decoupling element includes a plurality of ferrite cores. The line is advantageously guided by at least part of the ferrite cores. Thus, a strong envelope wave attenuation can be achieved with low production costs.
Die Antennenkörper des Dipols sind bevorzugt zumindest teilweise rohrförmig ausgeführt. Der Verbindungspunkt der Leitung an den Dipol liegt bevorzugt an der Außenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers. So kann eine störungsfreie Ankopplung der Leitung und der Antenne erfolgen.The antenna body of the dipole are preferably at least partially tubular. The connection point of the line to the dipole is preferably on the outside of the first antenna body. Thus, a trouble-free coupling of the line and the antenna can be done.
Vorteilhafterweise ist eine Masseleitung an einem Verbindungspunkt mit der Innenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers des Dipols verbunden. Die Masseleitung ist bevorzugt an einem Verbindungspunkt mit der Innenseite des zweiten Antennenkörpers des Dipols verbunden. So können zusätzliche Signalpfade auf der Innenseite der Antennenkörper genutzt werden. Ein Abschnitt der Innenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers begrenzt durch den Verbindungspunkt seiner Innenseite mit der Masseleitung und durch sein dem zweiten Antennenkörper zugewandtes Ende bildet vorteilhafterweise eine dem ersten Antennenkörper des Dipols parallel geschaltete erste Induktivität. Ein Abschnitt der Innenseite des zweiten Antennenkörpers begrenzt durch den Verbindungspunkt seiner Innenseite mit der Masseleitung und durch sein dem ersten Antennenkörper zugewandtes Ende bildet vorteilhafterweise eine dem zweiten Antennenkörper des Dipols in Serie geschaltete zweite Induktivität. Die erste Induktivität und die zweite Induktivität bilden vorteilhafterweise einen Transformator, welcher eine Impedanzanpassung durchführt. So ist eine Impedanzanpassung ohne aufwendige zusätzliche Bauelemente möglich.Advantageously, a ground line is connected at a connection point with the inside of the first antenna body of the dipole. The ground line is preferably connected at a connection point with the inside of the second antenna body of the dipole. Thus, additional signal paths can be used on the inside of the antenna body. A section of the inside of the first antenna body bounded by the connection point of its inner side with the ground line and by its end facing the second antenna body advantageously forms a first inductor connected in parallel with the first antenna body of the dipole. A portion of the inner side of the second antenna body bounded by the connection point of its inner side with the ground line and by the first antenna body end facing advantageously forms a second inductor connected in series to the second antenna body of the dipole. The first inductance and the second inductance advantageously form a transformer, which performs an impedance matching. So an impedance matching without expensive additional components is possible.
Die Leitung verjüngt sich bevorzugt in Richtung seines Verbindungspunkts mit dem Dipol. Die Verjüngung bewirkt vorteilhafterweise eine Impedanzanpassung. So ist eine weitere Impedanzanpassung mit geringem Fertigungsaufwand möglich.The conduit preferably tapers toward its connection point with the dipole. The taper advantageously effects impedance matching. Thus, a further impedance matching with low production costs is possible.
Der Monopol und der Dipol sind bevorzugt über eine Frequenzweiche mit einem gemeinsamen Anschlusspunkt verbunden. Eine einfache Fertigung bei vorteilhaften Übertragungseigenschaften ist möglich.The monopole and the dipole are preferably connected via a crossover to a common connection point. A simple production with advantageous transmission properties is possible.
Zumindest ein Teil des Monopols ist bevorzugt als Abknickelement ausgebildet. Eine hohe Robustheit der Antenne ist so gewährleistet. Der Monopol besteht vorteilhafterweise aus zumindest zwei Antennenkörpern und einem Belastungselement. Das Belastungselement führt vorzugsweise eine Impedanzanpassung durch. So wird eine optimale Impedanzanpassung auch im Monopol mit geringem Fertigungsaufwand erzielt.At least part of the monopole is preferably formed as Abknickelement. A high robustness of the antenna is guaranteed. The monopole advantageously consists of at least two antenna bodies and one loading element. The loading element preferably performs impedance matching. So will one optimal impedance matching also achieved in monopoly with low production costs.
Das Belastungselement besteht bevorzugt aus zumindest einem Ferritkern. Die Leitung ist bevorzugt durch den Ferritkern geführt. Ein Außenleiter der Leitung ist bevorzugt mit den dem Belastungselement zugewandten Enden der ersten und zweiten Antennenkörper des Monopols verbunden. So ist lediglich ein sehr geringer Fertigungsaufwand für die Impedanzanpassung notwendig.The loading element preferably consists of at least one ferrite core. The line is preferably passed through the ferrite core. An outer conductor of the line is preferably connected to the load element facing ends of the first and second antenna body of the monopole. So only a very small manufacturing effort for the impedance matching is necessary.
Vorteilhafterweise ist der Monopol auf einem Gehäuse angeordnet, welches ein Filter beinhaltet. Das Filter ordnet bevorzugt Signale eines hohen Frequenzbereichs dem Dipol und Signale eines niedrigen Frequenzbereichs dem Monopol zu. Das Filter ist bevorzugt mit der Leitung und mit dem Monopol verbunden. So sind optimale Übertragungseigenschaften bei hoher Stabilität der Antenne gewährleistet .Advantageously, the monopole is arranged on a housing which contains a filter. The filter preferably assigns signals of a high frequency range to the dipole and signals of a low frequency range to the monopole. The filter is preferably connected to the line and to the monopole. This ensures optimal transmission properties with high stability of the antenna.
Die Leitung ist vorteilhafterweise zumindest teilweise als Streifenleitung auf einem Substrat ausgebildet. Das Substrat ist bevorzugt zumindest teilweise im Inneren der Antenne angeordnet. So ist eine einfache mechanische Befestigung des Innenleiters im Zentrum der Antenne möglich.The line is advantageously at least partially formed as a strip line on a substrate. The substrate is preferably arranged at least partially in the interior of the antenna. Thus, a simple mechanical attachment of the inner conductor in the center of the antenna is possible.
Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung, in der ein vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dargestellt ist, beispielhaft beschrieben. In der Zeichnung zeigen:The invention will be described by way of example with reference to the drawing, in which an advantageous embodiment of the invention is shown. In the drawing show:
Fig. 1 ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne; Fig. 2 eine Detailansicht des ersten1 shows a first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention; Fig. 2 is a detail view of the first
Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßenEmbodiment of the invention
Antenne;Antenna;
Fig. 3a eine weitere Detailansicht des erstenFig. 3a is a further detail view of the first
Ausfϋhrungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßenAusfϋhrungsbeispiels of the invention
Antenne im Schritt;Antenna in step;
Fig. 3b eine weitere Detailansicht des erstenFig. 3b is a further detail view of the first
Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne im Schritt;Embodiment of the antenna according to the invention in the step;
Fig. 4 eine Detailansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßenFig. 4 is a detail view of a second embodiment of the invention
Antenne im Schnitt;Antenna in section;
Fig. 5 eine Detailansicht des zweitenFig. 5 is a detail view of the second
Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne im Schnitt;Embodiment of the antenna according to the invention in section;
Fig. 6 eine weitere Detailansicht des zweitenFig. 6 is a further detail view of the second
Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne im Schnitt;Embodiment of the antenna according to the invention in section;
Fig. 7 ein Schaltbild eines Anpassnetzwerks und Filters des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne;7 is a circuit diagram of a matching network and filter of the second embodiment of the antenna according to the invention;
Fig. 8 ein erstes Diagramm der Richtwirkung einer beispielhaften erfindungsgemäßen Antenne;8 shows a first diagram of the directivity of an exemplary antenna according to the invention;
Fig. 9 ein zweites Diagramm der Richtwirkung einer beispielhaften erfindungsgemäßen Antenne, und Fig. 10 Antennengewinn-Kennlinien einer beispielhaften erfindungsgemäßen Antenne.9 shows a second diagram of the directivity of an exemplary inventive antenna, and Fig. 10 antenna gain characteristics of an exemplary antenna according to the invention.
Zunächst wird anhand der Fig. 1 der generelle Aufbau und die generelle Funktionsweise der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne erläutert. Anschließend wird mittels der Fig. 2 - 7 der Aufbau und die Funktionsweise einzelner Details erfindungsgemäßer Antennen gezeigt. Darüber hinaus werden anhand der Fig. 8 - 10 charakteristische Kennlinien und Richtcharakteristika beispielhafter erfindungsgemäßer Antennen erläutert. Identische Elemente wurden in ähnlichen Abbildungen zum Teil nicht wiederholt dargestellt und beschrieben.First, the general structure and the general operation of the antenna according to the invention will be explained with reference to FIG. 1. Subsequently, the structure and the mode of operation of individual details of antennas according to the invention are shown by means of FIGS. 2-7. In addition, characteristic curves and directional characteristics of exemplary antennas according to the invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 8-10. Identical elements have not been repeatedly shown and described in similar figures.
Fig. 1 zeigt ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne. Eine Antenne 1 besteht aus einem Monopol 13, einem Entkoppelelement 16 und einem Dipol 10. Weiterhin beinhaltet die Antenne 1 einen Antennen-Fuß 20. Der Monopol 13 ist auf dem Fuß 20 montiert und beinhaltet ein Abknickelement 19, einen ersten Antennenkörper 15, einen zweiten Antennenkörper 14 und ein Belastungselement 17. Das Abknickelement 19 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Spiralfeder ausgeführt. Die Antennenkörper 14, 15 sind hohle Rohre aus einem leitfähigen Material.Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention. An antenna 1 consists of a monopole 13, a decoupling element 16 and a dipole 10. Furthermore, the antenna 1 includes an antenna base 20. The monopole 13 is mounted on the base 20 and includes a kink element 19, a first antenna body 15, a second one Antenna body 14 and a loading element 17. The Abknickelement 19 is designed in this embodiment as a spiral spring. The antenna bodies 14, 15 are hollow tubes made of a conductive material.
Das Abknickelement 19 ist mit dem ersten Antennenkörper 15 verbunden. Der erste Antennenkörper 15 ist weiterhin mit dem Belastungselement 17 verbunden. Dieses ist darüber hinaus mit dem zweiten Antennenkörper 14 verbunden.The Abknickelement 19 is connected to the first antenna body 15. The first antenna body 15 is further connected to the loading element 17. This is also connected to the second antenna body 14.
Der Dipol 10 beinhaltet einen ersten Antennenkörper 12, einen Abstandshalter 18 und einen zweiten Antennenkörper 11. Die beiden Antennenkörper 11, 12 sind dabei durch den Abstandshalter 18 verbunden. Der zweite Antennenkörper 14 des Monopols 13 ist mit dem Entkoppelelement 16 verbunden. Dieses ist mit dem ersten Antennenkörper 12 des Dipols 10 verbunden.The dipole 10 includes a first antenna body 12, a spacer 18, and a second antenna body 11. The two antenna body 11, 12 are connected by the spacer 18. The second antenna body 14 of the monopole 13 is connected to the decoupling element 16. This is connected to the first antenna body 12 of the dipole 10.
Der Monopol 13 und der Dipol 10 bilden dabei jeweils eigenständige Teilantennen für unterschiedliche Frequenzbereiche. Die Trennung der Frequenzbereiche erfolgt dabei mittels eines Filters, insbesondere einesThe monopole 13 and the dipole 10 each form independent subantennas for different frequency ranges. The separation of the frequency ranges is effected by means of a filter, in particular one
Diplex-Filters, welches bevorzugt in dem Fuß 20 angeordnet ist. Auf dieses Filter wird anhand der Fig. 7 näher eingegangen. Die Signalversorgung des Monopols 13 erfolgt durch direkten Anschluss an das Filter. Die Signalversorgung des Dipols erfolgt mittels einer imDiplex filter, which is preferably arranged in the foot 20. This filter will be discussed in more detail with reference to FIG. The signal supply of the monopole 13 takes place by direct connection to the filter. The signal supply of the dipole by means of a in the
Inneren der Antenne 1 verlaufenden Leitung. Hierauf wird anhand der Fig. 3, 4, 5 und 6 näher eingegangen.Inside the antenna 1 extending line. This will be discussed in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Das Belastungselement 17 des Monopols 13 dient dabei der Impedanzanpassung. Das Entkoppelelement 16 zwischen dem Dipol und dem Monopol dient dabei der Dämpfung von Mantelwellen.The loading element 17 of the monopole 13 serves to match the impedance. The decoupling element 16 between the dipole and the monopole serves to dampen cladding waves.
Der Dipol ist dabei für einen hohen Frequenzbereich von 50MHz bis 2000MHz, bevorzugt von 150MHz bis 1000MHz, besonders bevorzugt von 200MHz-600MHz ausgelegt. Der Monopol ist dabei für einen niedrigen Frequenzbereich von 0,1MHz bis 400MHz, bevorzugt von 10MHz bis 250MHz, besonders bevorzugt von 30MHz-160MHz ausgelegt.The dipole is designed for a high frequency range from 50 MHz to 2000 MHz, preferably from 150 MHz to 1000 MHz, particularly preferably from 200 MHz to 600 MHz. The monopole is designed for a low frequency range of 0.1MHz to 400MHz, preferably from 10MHz to 250MHz, more preferably from 30MHz to 160MHz.
Der Monopol weist eine Länge von 700mm bis 2000mm, bevorzugt von 1000mm bis 1800mm, besonders bevorzugt von 1600mm auf. Der Dipol weist eine Länge von 200mm bis 600mm, bevorzugt von 350mm bis 500mm, besonders bevorzugt von 465mm auf. Die Antennenkörper des Dipols weisen eine weitgehend identische Länge auf. Die Antenne hat dabei einen weitgehend einheitlichen Durchmesser von 10mm bis 100mm, bevorzugt von 20mm bis 40mm, besonders bevorzugt von 28mm.The monopole has a length of 700mm to 2000mm, preferably from 1000mm to 1800mm, most preferably from 1600mm. The dipole has a length of 200mm to 600mm, preferably from 350mm to 500mm, more preferably from 465mm up. The antenna body of the dipole have a substantially identical length. The antenna has a largely uniform diameter of 10mm to 100mm, preferably from 20mm to 40mm, more preferably from 28mm.
Fig. 2 zeigt ein Detail des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne. Die Antenne 1 ist dabei zumindest teilweise von einer Schutzhülle 21 umgeben. Die Schutzhülle 21 weist dabei einem Abstand zu den anhand von Fig. 1 beschriebenen Komponenten auf. Dieser Abstand ist zur Erhöhung der mechanischen Stabilität bevorzugt ausgeschäumt. Die Schutzhülle ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Radom ausgeführt. Das obere Ende der Antenne 1 ist weiterhin mit einer Haube 22 versehen. Dies dient ebenfalls der Erhöhung der mechanischen Stabilität. Die Haube 22 ist optional mit einer Öse 23 verbunden, welche dem Niederbinden der Antenne 1 in unwegsamem Gelände dient.Fig. 2 shows a detail of the first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention. The antenna 1 is at least partially surrounded by a protective cover 21. The protective cover 21 has a distance from the components described with reference to FIG. 1. This distance is preferably foamed to increase the mechanical stability. The protective cover is designed as a radome in this embodiment. The upper end of the antenna 1 is further provided with a hood 22. This also serves to increase the mechanical stability. The hood 22 is optionally connected to an eyelet 23, which serves to tie down the antenna 1 in rough terrain.
In Fig. 3a und Fig. 3b sind weitere Detailansichten des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne dargestellt. Der Dipol 10 besteht aus dem ersten Antennenkörper 12, dem zweiten Antennenkörper 11 und dem Abstandshalter 18. Die Antennenkörper 11, 12 sind dabei als hohle Rohre ausgeführt. Die Rohre bestehen aus einem leitfähigen Material. Eine Platine befindet sich im Inneren der Rohre und wird durch ihren inneren Durchmesser in Position gehalten. Fig. 3a zeigt die Vorderseite der Platine. Fig. 3b zeigt die Rückseite der Platine.In Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b further detail views of the first embodiment of the antenna according to the invention are shown. The dipole 10 consists of the first antenna body 12, the second antenna body 11 and the spacer 18. The antenna body 11, 12 are designed as hollow tubes. The pipes are made of a conductive material. A circuit board is located inside the tubes and is held in position by its inner diameter. Fig. 3a shows the front of the board. Fig. 3b shows the back of the board.
Eine Streifenleitung 31 verläuft im Inneren der Antennenkörper 11, 12 auf der Vorderseite der Platine und leitet Signale vom Dipol 10 weiter beziehungsweise leitet Signale zum Dipol 10. Die Leitung 31 ist mit dem Innenleiter einer Koaxialleitung als Zuleitung verbunden. Mittels einer leitenden Verbindung 33 ist die Leitung 31 an einem Anschlusspunkt 36 mit der Außenseite des oberen Rands des ersten Antennenkörpers 12 verbunden.A stripline 31 runs in the interior of the antenna body 11, 12 on the front side of the board and forwards signals from the dipole 10 or passes Signals to the dipole 10. The line 31 is connected to the inner conductor of a coaxial line as a supply line. By means of a conductive connection 33, the line 31 is connected at a connection point 36 to the outside of the upper edge of the first antenna body 12.
Eine Leitung 37 verläuft auf der Rückseite der Platine. Sie ist mit dem Mantel der Koaxialleitung als Zuleitung verbunden. Die Leitung 37 ist mittels einer leitenden Verbindung 32 an einem Anschlusspunkt 35 mit derA line 37 runs on the back of the board. It is connected to the jacket of the coaxial line as a supply line. The line 37 is connected by means of a conductive connection 32 at a connection point 35 with the
Innenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers 12 verbunden. Der Anschlusspunkt 35 liegt zwischen den Enden des ersten Antennenkörpers 12. Weiterhin ist die Leitung 37 mittels einer leitenden Verbindung 30 an einem Anschlusspunkt 34 mit der Innenseite des zweiten Antennenkörpers verbunden. Der Anschlusspunkt 34 liegt zwischen den Enden des zweiten Antennenkörpers 11.Connected inside the first antenna body 12. The connection point 35 lies between the ends of the first antenna body 12. Furthermore, the line 37 is connected by means of a conductive connection 30 at a connection point 34 with the inside of the second antenna body. The connection point 34 lies between the ends of the second antenna body 11.
Die Funktionsweise des Dipols 10 wird im Folgenden anhand eines gesendeten Signals dargestellt. Die Funktionsweise ist für ein empfangenes Signal jedoch reziprok. Das Signal wird über die Leitungen 31 und 37 an den Dipol 10 übertragen. Über die leitende Verbindung 33 gelangt es an die Außenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers 12 und wird von diesem abgestrahlt.The operation of the dipole 10 is shown below with reference to a transmitted signal. However, the operation is reciprocal for a received signal. The signal is transmitted via the lines 31 and 37 to the dipole 10. Via the conductive connection 33, it reaches the outside of the first antenna body 12 and is emitted by it.
Weiterhin gelangt das Signal über die leitende Verbindung 32 an dem Anschlusspunkt 35 an die Innenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers 12. Die Innenseite des Antennenkörpers 12 kann das Signal jedoch nicht abstrahlen. Das Signal läuft auf der inneren Oberfläche des Antennenkörpers 12 parallel der Leitung 31 zum oberen Rand des Antennenkörpers 12. Dort gelangt es auf die äußere Oberfläche des Antennenkörpers 12 und wird ebenfalls abgestrahlt. Der Kurzschluss mittels der leitenden Verbindung 32 wirkt sich als Parallelschaltung einer Induktivität aus, d.h. der Leitung 37 ist im Ersatzschaltbild eine Induktivität parallel geschaltet. Weiterhin läuft das Signal über die Leitung 37 und die leitende Verbindung 30 an dem Anschlusspunkt 34 zur Innenseite des zweiten Antennenkörpers 11 des Dipols 10. Von dort gelangt es über die Innenseite des zweiten Antennenkörpers 11 zu seinem unteren Rand. Von dort gelangt es auf die Oberfläche des zweiten Antennenkörpers 11 und wird abgestrahlt. Eine direkte Verbindung der Leitung 37 mit der Oberfläche des zweiten Antennenkörpers 11 besteht nicht. Im Ersatzschaltbild wirkt sich der Kurzschluss durch die leitende Verbindung 30 als eine der Leitung 37 in Serie geschaltete Induktivität aus. Diese zusätzlicheFurthermore, the signal passes through the conductive connection 32 at the connection point 35 to the inside of the first antenna body 12. The inside of the antenna body 12, however, can not emit the signal. The signal runs on the inner surface of the antenna body 12 in parallel with the line 31 to the upper edge of the antenna body 12. There, it reaches the outer surface of the antenna body 12 and is also radiated. Of the Short circuit by means of the conductive connection 32 acts as a parallel circuit of an inductance, ie the line 37 is connected in parallel in the equivalent circuit an inductance. Furthermore, the signal passes via the line 37 and the conductive connection 30 at the connection point 34 to the inside of the second antenna body 11 of the dipole 10. From there it passes via the inside of the second antenna body 11 to its lower edge. From there, it reaches the surface of the second antenna body 11 and is radiated. A direct connection of the line 37 with the surface of the second antenna body 11 does not exist. In the equivalent circuit diagram, the short-circuit through the conductive connection 30 acts as an inductance connected in series with the line 37. This additional
Beschaltung mit parallelen und seriellen Induktivitäten bildet einen Transformator und dient der Anpassung der Impedanz .Parallel and serial inductance circuitry forms a transformer and adjusts the impedance.
Die Leitung 31 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel nicht von konstanter Breite. So weist die Leitung 31 eine gestufte Breite auf. Im unteren Bereich weist sie eine große Breite auf. Im mittleren Bereich weist sie eine mittlere Breite auf. Im oberen Bereich weist sie eine kleine Breite auf. Diese Maßnahme dient weiterhin mit der Anpassung der Impedanz der Leitung 31 an die Impedanz des Dipols 10.The conduit 31 is not of constant width in this embodiment. Thus, the line 31 has a stepped width. In the lower area, it has a large width. In the middle area, it has an average width. In the upper area, it has a small width. This measure also serves to adapt the impedance of the line 31 to the impedance of the dipole 10.
Die Leitung 31 kann alternativ als Koaxialleitung ausgeführt sein. Insbesondere bei geringem Querschnitt ergibt sich dann jedoch ein hoher Fertigungsaufwand, um die Leitung 31 mittig fixiert zu halten. Weiterhin erfordern die Verbindungen der Abschnitte unterschiedlicher Querschnitte der Leitung 31 einen erhöhten Fertigungsaufwand. Diese Probleme werden durch die Ausführung der Leitung 31 als Streifenleitung auf einer Platine behoben.The line 31 may alternatively be designed as a coaxial line. In particular, with a small cross-section, however, then results in a high production cost to keep the line 31 centrally fixed. Furthermore, the connections of the sections of different cross sections of the line 31 require increased manufacturing costs. These problems are going through Fixed the execution of the line 31 as a stripline on a board.
Fig. 4 zeigt eine Detailansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne. Das Belastungselement 17 ist mit dem ersten Antennenkörper 15 und dem zweiten Antennenkörper 14 des Monopols 13 verbunden. Es beinhaltet hier die beiden Verbindungsscheiben 45, 46, zwei Abstandshalter 40, 41, einen Anschluss 48, eine Koaxialleitung 49 und eine Mehrzahl von Ferritkernen 42, 43, 44.4 shows a detailed view of a second embodiment of the antenna according to the invention. The loading element 17 is connected to the first antenna body 15 and the second antenna body 14 of the monopole 13. It contains here the two connecting disks 45, 46, two spacers 40, 41, a connection 48, a coaxial line 49 and a plurality of ferrite cores 42, 43, 44.
Eine im Inneren des Monopols 13 verlaufende Leitung 47 ist über den Anschluss 48 durch ein Loch in der Verbindungsscheibe 45 mit dem Innenleiter derA running in the interior of the monopoly 13 line 47 is connected via the terminal 48 through a hole in the connecting plate 45 with the inner conductor of
Koaxialleitung 49 verbunden. Die Mantelleitung der Koaxialleitung 49 ist mittels der Verbindungsscheibe 45 mit dem ersten Antennenkörper 15 des Monopols 13 verbunden. Die Koaxialleitung 49 ist durch eine Mehrzahl an Ferritkernen 42, 43, 44, welche zum Teil ineinander angeordnet sind, geführt. Die Mantelleitung der Koaxialleitung 49 ist dabei weiterhin mittels der Verbindungsscheibe 46 mit dem zweiten Antennenkörper 14 des Monopols verbunden. Der Innenleiter der Koaxialleitung 49 ist durch ein Loch in der Verbindungsscheibe 46 geführt. Die Ferritkerne 42, 43, 44 werden dabei von den Abstandshaltern 40, 41 in Position gehalten. Diese sind aus einem nicht leitenden Material, z.B. glasfaserverstärktem Kunststoff, gefertigt. Eine leitende Verbindung der beiden Antennenkörper 14, 15 des Monopols 13 erfolgt lediglich über die Mantelleitung der Koaxialleitung 49. Die Führung der Koaxialleitung 49 durch die Ferritkerne 42, 43, 44 führt zu einem Induktivitätsbelag der Koaxialleitung 49. Im Ersatzschaltbild entspricht dies der Schaltung einer Induktivität, welche einem ohmschen Widerstand parallel geschaltet ist, in Serie mit derCoaxial line 49 connected. The sheathed cable of the coaxial line 49 is connected to the first antenna body 15 of the monopole 13 by means of the connecting disk 45. The coaxial line 49 is guided by a plurality of ferrite cores 42, 43, 44, which are arranged partially in one another. The sheath line of the coaxial line 49 is further connected by means of the connecting disk 46 with the second antenna body 14 of the monopoly. The inner conductor of the coaxial line 49 is guided through a hole in the connecting disk 46. The ferrite cores 42, 43, 44 are held by the spacers 40, 41 in position. These are made of a non-conductive material, eg glass fiber reinforced plastic. A conductive connection of the two antenna bodies 14, 15 of the monopole 13 takes place only via the sheathed cable of the coaxial line 49. The leadership of the coaxial line 49 through the ferrite cores 42, 43, 44 leads to a Induktivitätsbelag the coaxial line 49. In the equivalent circuit diagram, this corresponds to the circuit of an inductance, which is connected in parallel with a resistor, in series with the
Leitung 49. Dieser Induktivitätsbelag dient der Anpassung der Impedanz der Leitung 49.Line 49. This inductance lining serves to adapt the impedance of the line 49.
In Fig. 5 wird eine weitere Detailansicht des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne dargestellt. Das Entkoppelelement 16 beinhaltet eine Leitung 66, eine Mehrzahl an Ferritkernen 62 - 65 und zwei Abstandshalter 60, 61. Die Leitung 66 ist eine Koaxialleitung. Die Ferritkerne 65 verfügen jeweils über zwei Durchführungen. Sie sind derart angeordnet, dass sie mit jeweils einer Durchführung übereinander liegen. Die Leitung 66 ist durch diese Durchführungen von unten nach oben geführt. Die zweiten Durchführungen eines ersten Teils der Ferritkerne 65 liegen ebenfalls jeweils übereinander. Die Leitung 66 ist durch dieseFIG. 5 shows a further detail view of the second exemplary embodiment of the antenna according to the invention. The decoupling element 16 includes a line 66, a plurality of ferrite cores 62-65 and two spacers 60, 61. The line 66 is a coaxial line. The ferrite cores 65 each have two feedthroughs. They are arranged so that they lie one above the other, each with a passage. The line 66 is guided through these bushings from bottom to top. The second passages of a first part of the ferrite cores 65 likewise lie one above the other. The line 66 is through this
Durchführungen von oben nach unten geführt. Die zweiten Durchführungen eines zweiten Teils der Ferritkerne 65 liegen ebenfalls jeweils übereinander jedoch nicht über den Durchführungen des ersten Teils der Ferritkerne. Die Leitung 66 ist zuletzt von unten nach oben durch diese Durchführungen geführt.Feedthroughs led from top to bottom. However, the second passages of a second part of the ferrite cores 65 are likewise above one another but not above the passages of the first part of the ferrite cores. The line 66 is last passed from bottom to top through these bushings.
Die Ferritkerne 62 - 65 sind zum Teil ineinander angeordnet. So sind die Ferritkerne 63, 64, 65 innerhalb der Ferritkerne 62 angeordnet. Weiterhin sind dieThe ferrite cores 62-65 are partly arranged inside each other. Thus, the ferrite cores 63, 64, 65 are arranged inside the ferrite cores 62. Furthermore, the
Ferritkerne 64 innerhalb der Ferritkerne 63 angeordnet. Die Leitung 66 durchläuft die Ferritkerne 65 und 64 und damit auch die Ferritkerne 63 und 62. Die Abstandshalter 60, 61 verbinden das Entkoppelelement 16 nicht leitend mit dem zweiten Antennenkörper 14 des Monopols 13 und dem ersten Antennenkörper 12 des Dipols 10. Die Durchführung der Leitung 66 durch die Ferritkerne 62 - 65 führt zu einer starken Dämpfung von Mantelwellen, welche auf dem Mantelschirm der Leitung 66 vorhanden sind. Dadurch werden der Monopol 13 und der Dipol 10 voneinander entkoppelt. Dies verhindert Störungen und stabilisiert so das Strahlungsverhalten.Ferrite cores 64 disposed within the ferrite cores 63. The line 66 passes through the ferrite cores 65 and 64 and thus also the ferrite cores 63 and 62. The spacers 60, 61 connect the decoupling element 16 non-conductive with the second antenna body 14 of the monopole 13 and the first antenna body 12 of the dipole 10. The passage of the line 66 through the ferrite cores 62-65 leads to a strong damping of sheath waves, which on the Sheath of the line 66 are present. Thereby, the monopole 13 and the dipole 10 are decoupled from each other. This prevents interference and thus stabilizes the radiation behavior.
Fig. 6 zeigt eine weitere Detailansicht des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne. Wie prinzipiell anhand von Fig. 1 dargestellt, beinhaltet der Monopol 13 einen ersten Antennenkörper 15 und ein Abknickelement 19. Das Abknickelement 19 beinhaltet ein erstes Gehäuseelement 75, ein zweites Gehäuseelement 70 und eine Feder 71. Die Feder 71 verbindet die Gehäuseelemente 70, 75 leitend miteinander. Das zweite Gehäuseelement 70 ist leitend mit dem ersten Antennenkörper 15 des Monopols verbunden. Sowohl dieFig. 6 shows a further detail view of the second embodiment of the antenna according to the invention. As shown in principle with reference to FIG. 1, the monopole 13 includes a first antenna body 15 and a Abknickelement 19. The Abknickelement 19 includes a first housing member 75, a second housing member 70 and a spring 71. The spring 71 connects the housing elements 70, 75 conductive together. The second housing element 70 is conductively connected to the first antenna body 15 of the monopole. Both the
Gehäuseelemente 70, 75 als auch die Feder 71 bilden einen Teil des Monopols 13.Housing elements 70, 75 and the spring 71 form part of the monopole 13.
Eine Leitung 72 ist innerhalb des Antennenkörpers 15, innerhalb des Gehäuseelements 70 und innerhalb der FederA conduit 72 is within the antenna body 15, within the housing member 70 and within the spring
71 angeordnet. Ein optionaler Anschluss 73 ist innerhalb der Feder 71 angeordnet. Eine Leitung 74 ist innerhalb des71 arranged. An optional terminal 73 is disposed within the spring 71. A line 74 is within the
Gehäuseelements 75 und innerhalb der Feder 71 angeordnet.Housing element 75 and disposed within the spring 71.
Die Leitung 72 ist mittels des Anschlusses 73 mit der Leitung 74 verbunden. Die Leitungen 72, 74 weisen dabei eine Flexibilität zumindest in Höhe der Flexibilität derThe line 72 is connected by means of the terminal 73 to the line 74. The lines 72, 74 have a flexibility at least in the amount of flexibility
Feder 71 auf. Der Antennen-Fuß 20 weist ein Gehäuse 76, ein Filter 77, einen Hochfrequenz-Signalanschluss 82, eine erste Signalleitung 80, eine zweite Signalleitung 81 und mehrere Haltebohrungen 79 auf. Der Fuß 20 kann mittels der Haltebohrungen 79 auf einer Oberfläche befestigt werden. Das Gehäuse 76 des Fußes 20 ist nicht leitend mit dem Gehäuseelement 75 des Abknickelements 19 verbunden. Das Filter 77 ist fest innerhalb des Gehäuses 76 montiert. Der Hochfrequenz-Signalanschluss 82 ist mit dem Filter 77 verbunden. Die Signalleitungen 80, 81 sind ebenfalls mit dem Filter 77 verbunden. Die erste Signalleitung 80 ist an einem Anschlusspunkt 83 mit dem ersten Gehäuseelement 75 verbunden. Die zweite Signalleitung 81 ist mit der Leitung 74 verbunden. Die zweite Signalleitung 81 besteht dabei aus einem zu einer Spule gewickelten Draht.Spring 71 on. The antenna base 20 has a housing 76, a filter 77, a high-frequency signal terminal 82, a first signal line 80, a second signal line 81 and a plurality of retaining bores 79. The foot 20 can be fixed by means of the retaining holes 79 on a surface. The housing 76 of the foot 20 is not conductively connected to the housing element 75 of the Abknickelements 19. The filter 77 is fixedly mounted within the housing 76. The high frequency signal terminal 82 is connected to the filter 77. The signal lines 80, 81 are also connected to the filter 77. The first signal line 80 is connected to the first housing element 75 at a connection point 83. The second signal line 81 is connected to the line 74. The second signal line 81 consists of a wound into a coil wire.
Die Funktion wird im Folgenden anhand eines beispielhaften zu sendenden Signals dargestellt. Ein zu sendendes Signal wird über den Hochfrequenz-Signalanschluss 82 an das Filter 77 übertragen. Das Filter 77 trennt das zu sendende Signal in ein Teilsignal hoher Frequenzen und in ein Teilsignal niedriger Frequenzen. Das Teilsignal niedriger Frequenzen wird über die erste Signalleitung 80 an dem Anschlusspunkt 83 durch eine Bohrung in dem Gehäuse 76 von dem Filter 77 an das Gehäuseelement 75 übertragen. Eine leitende Verbindung zu dem Gehäuse 76 des Fußes 20 besteht dabei nicht. Das Gehäuseelement 75 ist Teil des Monopols 13. Von dem Gehäuseelement 75 wird das Signal an die Feder 71, das zweite Gehäuseelement 70 und den übrigen Monopol 13 übertragen und von diesem abgestrahlt.The function is shown below with reference to an exemplary signal to be transmitted. A signal to be transmitted is transmitted to the filter 77 via the high-frequency signal terminal 82. The filter 77 separates the signal to be transmitted into a high-frequency sub-signal and a low-frequency sub-signal. The low frequency sub-signal is transmitted via the first signal line 80 at the connection point 83 through a bore in the housing 76 from the filter 77 to the housing member 75. A conductive connection to the housing 76 of the foot 20 does not exist. The housing element 75 is part of the monopole 13. From the housing element 75, the signal is transmitted to the spring 71, the second housing element 70 and the rest of the monopole 13 and radiated therefrom.
Das Teilsignal hoher Frequenzen wird mittels der zweiten Signalleitung 81 auf die Leitung 74, welche durch eine Bohrung in dem Gehäuseelement 75 geführt ist, übertragen. Diese Leitung 74 übermittelt das Signal an den Dipol 10, welcher das Signal abstrahlt.The high-frequency sub-signal is transmitted by means of the second signal line 81 to the line 74, which is guided through a bore in the housing element 75. This line 74 transmits the signal to the dipole 10, which emits the signal.
In Fig. 7 wird ein Schaltbild eines Ausführungsbeispiels des Anpassnetzwerks und Filters der erfindungsgemäßen Antenne gezeigt. Das Filter 77 wird hier näher dargestellt. Das Filter 77 ist bevorzugt eine Diplexerschaltung. Auch in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel wird die Funktion anhand eines zu sendenden Signals dargestellt. Die Funktion im Empfangsbetrieb ist reziprok. Über einen Signalanschluss 100 wird ein zu sendendes Signal eingespeist. Ein Mantelschirm einer Leitung, mittels welcher das Signal an den Signalanschluss 100 angeschlossen ist, ist mit dem Masseanschluss 101 verbunden. Überspannungen, insbesondere durchIn Fig. 7 is a circuit diagram of an embodiment of the matching network and filter of the antenna according to the invention is shown. The filter 77 is shown here in more detail. The filter 77 is preferably a diplexer circuit. Also in this embodiment, the function is represented by a signal to be transmitted. The function in receive mode is reciprocal. Via a signal terminal 100, a signal to be transmitted is fed. A shroud of a line, by means of which the signal is connected to the signal terminal 100, is connected to the ground terminal 101. Overvoltages, in particular by
Blitzeinschlag, werden über einen Überspannungsschutz 102 an den Masseanschluss 117 abgeführt. Das Signal wird nun auf zwei Signalpfade 140, 141 aufgeteilt.Lightning strike are discharged via an overvoltage protection 102 to the ground terminal 117. The signal is now split into two signal paths 140, 141.
Der erste Signalpfad 140 besteht aus einer Serienschaltung mehrerer Induktivitäten 103, 104, 105 und einer Koppelkapazität 113 und einer Paralleleschaltung mehrerer Kapazitäten 111, 112 zu den Masseanschlüssen 118, 119. Dieser Zweig der Filterschaltung dämpft hohe Frequenzen stark, während sie niedrige Frequenzen nur schwach dämpft. Der erste Signalpfad 140 ist mit dem Monopol 13 verbunden.The first signal path 140 consists of a series connection of a plurality of inductors 103, 104, 105 and a coupling capacitor 113 and a parallel connection of several capacitances 111, 112 to the ground terminals 118, 119. This branch of the filter circuit attenuates high frequencies strongly, while it weakly attenuates low frequencies , The first signal path 140 is connected to the monopole 13.
Der zweite Signalpfad 141 besteht aus einer Serienschaltung mehrerer Kapazitäten 114, 115, 127 und einer Koppelkapazität 116 und einer Paralleleschaltung mehrerer Induktivitäten 107, 108, 109 zu den Masseanschlüssen 120, 121, 122. Dieser Zweig der Filterschaltung dämpft niedrige Frequenzen stark während sie hohe Frequenzen nur schwach dämpft. Der zweite Signalpfad 141 ist über eine geschirmte Leitung mit der Drosselspule 81 verbunden. Der Schirm ist dabei mit dem Masseanschluss 123 verbunden. Mittels der Leitung 142 erfolgt die Verbindung zu dem Dipol 10. Die Leitung 142 verläuft dabei durch den Monopol 13.The second signal path 141 consists of a series connection of a plurality of capacitors 114, 115, 127 and a coupling capacitor 116 and a parallel connection of several inductors 107, 108, 109 to the ground terminals 120, 121, 122. This branch of the filter circuit strongly attenuates low frequencies while they are high frequencies only weakly dampens. The second Signal path 141 is connected to the choke coil 81 via a shielded line. The screen is connected to the ground terminal 123. By means of the line 142, the connection to the dipole 10 takes place. The line 142 runs through the monopole 13.
Fig. 8 zeigt ein erstes Diagramm der Richtwirkung einer erfindungsgemäßen Antenne gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel. Dargestellt wird die horizontale Richtcharakteristik bei einer Frequenz von 250MHz. D.h. die Antenne liegt im Zentrum der Darstellung und ist in Richtung der Achse 150 ausgerichtet. Deutlich erkennbar ist die starke Richtwirkung in horizontaler Richtung.8 shows a first diagram of the directivity of an antenna according to the invention according to the second embodiment. Shown is the horizontal polar pattern at a frequency of 250MHz. That the antenna lies in the center of the representation and is aligned in the direction of the axis 150. Clearly visible is the strong directivity in the horizontal direction.
In Fig. 9 wird ein zweites Diagramm der Richtwirkung einer erfindungsgemäßen Antenne gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigt. Dargestellt wird die horizontale Richtcharakteristik bei einer Frequenz von 550MHz. Die Antenne liegt im Zentrum der Darstellung und ist in Richtung der Achse 151 ausgerichtet. Deutlich erkennbar ist die starke Richtwirkung in horizontaler Richtung. Diese ist stärker ausgeprägt als bei 250MHz, wie in Fig. 8 dargestellt.FIG. 9 shows a second diagram of the directivity of an antenna according to the invention in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment. Shown is the horizontal polar pattern at a frequency of 550MHz. The antenna lies in the center of the representation and is aligned in the direction of the axis 151. Clearly visible is the strong directivity in the horizontal direction. This is more pronounced than at 250MHz as shown in FIG.
Fig. 10 zeigt Antennengewinn-Kennlinien einer beispielhaften erfindungsgemäßen Antenne. Dargestellt sind der Antennengewinn einer erfindungsgemäßen Antenne mit einer ersten Kennlinie 130 und der Antennengewinn einer dem Stand der Technik entsprechenden Antenne mit einer zweiten Kennlinie 131. Es wird deutlich, dass die erfindungsgemäße Antenne nahezu in dem gesamten betrachteten Frequenzbereich einen höheren Antennengewinn erzielt als die dem Stand der Technik angehörige Antenne gemäß DE 102 35 222 Al. Die Erfindung ist nicht auf das dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt. Ein Einsatz von abweichenden Dimensionen der Antenne und ihrer einzelnen Elemente ist dabei ebenso denkbar wie auch der Einsatz alternativer Elemente zur Impedanzanpassung. Auch eine Erweiterung auf einen breiteren Frequenzbereich ist denkbar. Alle vorstehend beschriebenen Merkmale oder in den Figuren gezeigten Merkmale sind im Rahmen der Erfindung beliebig vorteilhaft miteinander kombinierbar. Fig. 10 shows antenna gain characteristics of an exemplary antenna according to the invention. Shown are the antenna gain of an antenna according to the invention with a first characteristic curve 130 and the antenna gain of a prior art antenna with a second characteristic 131. It is clear that the antenna according to the invention achieves a higher antenna gain over almost the entire considered frequency range than that of the state the technology belonging to the antenna according to DE 102 35 222 Al. The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. The use of deviating dimensions of the antenna and its individual elements is just as conceivable as well as the use of alternative elements for impedance matching. An extension to a wider frequency range is conceivable. All features described above or features shown in the figures can be combined with each other in any advantageous manner within the scope of the invention.

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Ansprüche claims
1. Antenne (1) umfassend einen Monopol (13) und einen Dipol (10), wobei der Dipol (10) einen ersten Antennekörper (12) und einen zweiten Antennenkörper (11) aufweist, die eine gemeinsame Längsachse mit der Längsachse des Monopols (13) aufweisen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (1) weiterhin ein Entkoppelelement (16) beinhaltet, welches zwischen dem Monopol (13) und dem Dipol (10) angeordnet ist.Antenna (1) comprising a monopole (13) and a dipole (10), the dipole (10) having a first antenna body (12) and a second antenna body (11) having a common longitudinal axis with the longitudinal axis of the monopole ( 13), characterized in that the antenna (1) further includes a decoupling element (16) which is arranged between the monopole (13) and the dipole (10).
2. Antenne nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der erste Antennenkörper (12) des Dipols (10) mit dem zweiten Antennenkörper (11) des Dipols (10) und mit dem Monopol (13) verbunden ist und dass der Monopol (13) den Dipol (10) trägt.2. Antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that the first antenna body (12) of the dipole (10) with the second antenna body (11) of the dipole (10) and with the monopole (13) is connected and that the monopole (13) the Carries dipole (10).
3. Antenne nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Monopol (13) zumindest teilweise rohrförmig ausgeführt ist, dass die Antenne (1) ein Leitung (31, 47, 49, 66, 72, 74) beinhaltet, dass die Leitung (31, 47, 49, 66, 72, 74) zumindest teilweise innerhalb des Monopols (13) angeordnet ist, und dass die Leitung (31) an einem Verbindungspunkt (34, 35, 36) mit dem Dipol (10) verbunden ist.3. Antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the monopole (13) is at least partially tubular, that the antenna (1) comprises a line (31, 47, 49, 66, 72, 74) that the line (31, 47, 49, 66, 72, 74) is at least partially disposed within the monopole (13) and that the conduit (31) is connected at a connection point (34, 35, 36) to the dipole (10).
4. Antenne nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Entkoppelelement (16) Mantelwellen dämpft. 4. Antenna according to claim 3, characterized in that the decoupling element (16) attenuates sheath waves.
5. Antenne nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Entkoppelelement (16) eine Mehrzahl von Ferritkernen (62, 63, 64, 65) beinhaltet und dass die Leitung (66) durch zumindest einen Teil der Ferritkerne (62, 63, 64, 65) geführt ist.5. Antenna according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the decoupling element (16) includes a plurality of ferrite cores (62, 63, 64, 65) and that the conduit (66) through at least a part of the ferrite cores (62, 63, 64, 65) is guided.
6. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antennenkörper (11, 12) des Dipols (10) zumindest teilweise rohrförmig ausgeführt sind und dass der Verbindungspunkt (36) der Leitung (31) an den Dipol (10) an der Außenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers (12) liegt.6. Antenna according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the antenna body (11, 12) of the dipole (10) are at least partially tubular and that the connection point (36) of the conduit (31) to the dipole (10) on the outside of the first antenna body (12).
7. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Masseleitung (37) an einem Verbindungspunkt (35) mit der Innenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers (12) des7. Antenna according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that a ground line (37) at a connection point (35) with the inside of the first antenna body (12) of the
Dipols (10) verbunden ist und dass die Masseleitung (37) an einem Verbindungspunkt (34) mit der Innenseite des zweiten Antennenkörpers (11) desDipole (10) is connected and that the ground line (37) at a connection point (34) with the inside of the second antenna body (11) of the
Dipols (10) verbunden ist.Dipole (10) is connected.
8. Antenne nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Abschnitt der Innenseite des ersten Antennenkörpers (12) begrenzt durch den Verbindungspunkt (35) seiner Innenseite mit der Masseleitung (37) und durch sein dem zweiten Antennenkörper (11) zugewandtes Ende eine dem ersten Antennenkörper (12) des Dipols (10) parallel geschaltete erste Induktivität bildet, dass ein Abschnitt der Innenseite des zweiten Antennenkörpers (11) begrenzt durch den Verbindungspunkt (34) seiner Innenseite mit der Masseleitung (37) und durch sein dem ersten Antennenkörper (12) zugewandtes Ende eine dem zweiten Antennenkörper (11) des Dipols (10) in Serie geschaltete zweite Induktivität bildet, dass die erste Induktivität und die zweite Induktivität einen Transformator bilden und dass der Transformator eine Impedanzanpassung durchführt.8. An antenna according to claim 7, characterized in that a portion of the inside of the first antenna body (12) bounded by the connection point (35) of its inside with the ground line (37) and by the second antenna body (11) end facing the first one Antenna body (12) of the dipole (10) forms a parallel connected first inductance, in that a section of the inside of the second antenna body (11) is bounded by the connection point (34) of its inside with the ground line (37) and by its end facing the first antenna body (12) a second antenna body (11) of the dipole (10) Series connected second inductance forms that the first inductance and the second inductance form a transformer and that the transformer performs an impedance matching.
9. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich die Leitung (31) in Richtung ihres Verbindungspunkts mit dem Dipol (10) verjüngt und dass die Verjüngung eine Impedanzanpassung bewirkt.An antenna according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the conduit (31) tapers in the direction of its point of connection with the dipole (10) and that the taper effects an impedance matching.
10. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Monopol (13) und der Dipol (10) über eine Frequenzweiche (77) mit einem gemeinsamen Anschlusspunkt (100) verbunden sind.10. Antenna according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the monopole (13) and the dipole (10) via a crossover (77) with a common connection point (100) are connected.
11. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Teil des Monopols (13) als Abknickelement (19) ausgebildet ist.11. Antenna according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least part of the monopole (13) is designed as Abknickelement (19).
12. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Monopol (13) aus zumindest zwei Antennenkörpern (14, 15) und einem Belastungselement (17) besteht und dass das Belastungselement (17) eine Impedanzanpassung durchführt . 12. Antenna according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the monopole (13) consists of at least two antenna bodies (14, 15) and a loading element (17) and that the loading element (17) performs an impedance matching.
13. Antenne nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Belastungselement (17) aus zumindest einem Ferritkern (42, 43, 44) besteht, dass die Leitung (49) durch den Ferritkern geführt ist und dass ein Außenleiter der Leitung (49) mit den, dem Belastungselement (17) zugewandten Enden der ersten und zweiten Antennenkörper (14, 15) des Monopols (13) verbunden ist.13. An antenna according to claim 12, characterized in that the loading element (17) consists of at least one ferrite core (42, 43, 44), that the line (49) is guided through the ferrite core and that an outer conductor of the line (49) the, the loading element (17) facing ends of the first and second antenna body (14, 15) of the monopole (13) is connected.
14. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Monopol (13) auf einem Gehäuse (76) angeordnet ist, dass das Gehäuse (76) ein Filter (77) beinhaltet, dass das Filter (77) Signale eines hohen Frequenzbereichs dem Dipol (10) und Signale eines niedrigen Frequenzbereichs dem Monopol (13) zuordnet und dass das Filter (77) mit der Leitung (74) und mit dem Monopol (13) verbunden ist.14. Antenna according to one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that the monopole (13) on a housing (76) is arranged, that the housing (76) includes a filter (77) that the filter (77) signals a high frequency range associated with the dipole (10) and low frequency range signals to the monopole (13) and that the filter (77) is connected to the line (74) and to the monopole (13).
15. Antenne nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 9 oder 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, das die Leitung (31, 47, 49, 66, 72, 74) zumindest teilweise als Streifenleitung auf einem Substrat ausgebildet ist und dass das Substrat zumindest teilweise im Inneren der Antenne (1) angeordnet ist. 15. Antenna according to one of claims 3 to 9 or 14, characterized in that the line (31, 47, 49, 66, 72, 74) is at least partially formed as a strip line on a substrate and that the substrate at least partially in the interior of the Antenna (1) is arranged.
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