EP2603053A1 - System for electric coupling between an antenna system and a radio receiver terminal. - Google Patents

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EP2603053A1
EP2603053A1 EP12290423.8A EP12290423A EP2603053A1 EP 2603053 A1 EP2603053 A1 EP 2603053A1 EP 12290423 A EP12290423 A EP 12290423A EP 2603053 A1 EP2603053 A1 EP 2603053A1
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    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/007—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas specially adapted for indoor communication
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    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to an electrical coupling system between an antenna system and a terminal (receiver - radio).
  • the invention is intended, among other things, for wireless applications for motorized systems, enabling high speed transmission of radio signals.
  • This system is implanted within an antenna attached to a metal structure that can be a motor vehicle, a boat, ...
  • the electrical coupling system is placed on a vehicle of automobile type.
  • the invention is not limited for this type of system. It concerns all types of metal structures that can have a cavity and using radio transmission - reception, namely: road, air, sea or river transport systems (such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, trains, trams, airplanes, helicopters, boats ).
  • a specific emission / reception system for electromagnetic waves is dedicated.
  • the transport of information between the antennal system and the terminal (transceiver type) is provided by the "RF" Radio Frequency cables.
  • This system allows manufacturers to overcome some problems of electromagnetic compatibility, to obtain through the removal of cables a decrease in expenditure and a significant gain of space since, as a result, the environment is no longer busy. Recall that this antennal system does not modify the process currently used and leaves indifferent the design of the motorized vehicle.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks and described in the preceding paragraphs.
  • the invention proposes a new means of transporting broadband radio information. Namely a transmission provided by a coupling between the antennal system and the terminal (receiver - radio) within a closed or semi-closed metal structure (11).
  • the metal structure is a vehicle of the automotive type but the possibilities of use are very important (see all the possibilities of applications in the first chapter).
  • the coupling is generated by a control of the contact between the antenna system and the terminal (receiver - radio) through the metal structure.
  • this contact is managed by the addition of a radiating element (10) (according to the IEEE 802.XX standard) whose geometry and dimensions are predefined according to the size of the metal structure and the terminal (receiver - radio).
  • the coupling is effected by means of the antenna system drum entering inside the vehicle and the addition on this barrel of a radiating element allowing the electrical transmission of the information towards the terminal (receiver - radio).

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The coupling system (10) has a coupling element to transmit useful electrical signals from an antenna system towards a radio receiver terminal (9). An electronic circuit (4) is connected to an insert (2), and processes data, amplifies the data and transmits the data in an electrical signal. The antenna system is fixed on a roof (5) of a metal structure using a tightening screw integrated to the coupling element. High speed transmission of radio-electric information (11) is assured by the coupling between the antenna system and the terminal.

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La présente invention concerne un système de couplage électrique entre un système antennaire et un terminal (récepteur - radio). Ladite invention est destinée entre autre aux applications sans fil pour les systèmes motorisés, permettant la transmission en haut débit de signaux radio - électriques. Ce système est implanté au sein même d'une antenne fixée sur une structure métallique pouvant être un véhicule automobile, un bateau,...The present invention relates to an electrical coupling system between an antenna system and a terminal (receiver - radio). The invention is intended, among other things, for wireless applications for motorized systems, enabling high speed transmission of radio signals. This system is implanted within an antenna attached to a metal structure that can be a motor vehicle, a boat, ...

A titre d'exemple nous expliquons dans ce qui suit, que le système de couplage électrique est placé sur un véhicule de type automobile. Mais, l'invention n'est pas limitée pour ce type de système. Elle concerne tous les types de structures métalliques pouvant avoir une cavité et utilisant l'émission - réception radio à savoir : les systèmes de transports routiers, aériens, maritimes ou fluviaux (comme par exemple les voitures, les motocyclettes, les camions, les cars, les véhicules utilitaires, les engins agricoles, les trains, les tramways, les avions, les hélicoptères, les bateaux,...). As an example, we explain in the following, that the electrical coupling system is placed on a vehicle of automobile type. But, the invention is not limited for this type of system. It concerns all types of metal structures that can have a cavity and using radio transmission - reception, namely: road, air, sea or river transport systems (such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, trains, trams, airplanes, helicopters, boats ...).

Les systèmes de communications ont connu, ces dernières années une forte croissance pour la plupart sans fil. Ces systèmes exigent des antennes de communication ayant plus de fonctionnalités que les conceptions « classiques » ne le permettent. Ainsi, de nouveaux systèmes d'antennes sont apparus pour faire face à la demande des utilisateurs. Dans le secteur automobile, par exemple, ces nouvelles exigences se font sentir à travers les communications à l'intérieur et/ou l'extérieur du véhicule ainsi que les échanges entre le véhicule et son environnement.In recent years, communications systems have experienced strong growth, most of them wireless. These systems require communication antennas with more functionality than "conventional" designs do. Thus, new antenna systems have emerged to cope with user demand. In the automotive sector, for example, these new requirements are felt through communications inside and / or outside the vehicle as well as exchanges between the vehicle and its environment.

De plus, nous pouvons remarquer que depuis plusieurs années, la part de l'électronique dans le domaine de l'automobile est devenue de plus en plus importante.In addition, we can note that for several years, the share of electronics in the automotive field has become increasingly important.

Par exemple, aux ondes modulées classiques pour transporter une information telle que : la modulation d'amplitude « AM » et la modulation de fréquence « FM », le système Global Positioning System « GPS », l'ouverture automatique des portes, la téléphonie mobile, les radars anticollision, ont été rajoutés au cours de ces dernières années.For example, conventional modulated waves for conveying information such as: "AM" amplitude modulation and "FM" frequency modulation, Global Positioning System "GPS", automatic door opening, mobile telephony Anti-collision radars have been added in recent years.

Pour chacune de ces applications, un système d'émission - réception d'ondes électromagnétiques, spécifique est dédié. Le transport de l'information entre le système antennaire et le terminal (de type émetteur - récepteur) est assuré par les câbles Radio Fréquence « RF ».For each of these applications, a specific emission / reception system for electromagnetic waves is dedicated. The transport of information between the antennal system and the terminal (transceiver type) is provided by the "RF" Radio Frequency cables.

Dans l'enveloppe « Soleau » « DEMODULATION INTEGREE » en référence 426675, on démontre que ces câbles Radio Fréquence « RF » peuvent être remplacés par des « bus » haut débit tels que l'USB, l'Ethernet...In the envelope "Soleau""INTEGRATEDDEMODULATION" with reference 426675, it is demonstrated that these "RF" Radio Frequency cables can be replaced by high-speed "buses" such as USB, Ethernet, etc.

Ce système permet pour les constructeurs de s'affranchir de certains problèmes de compatibilité électromagnétique, d'obtenir par le biais de la suppression des câbles une diminution des dépenses et un gain de place important puisque, de ce fait l'environnement n'est plus occupé. Rappelons que ce système antennaire ne modifie pas le process actuellement utilisé et laisse indifférent le design du véhicule motorisé.This system allows manufacturers to overcome some problems of electromagnetic compatibility, to obtain through the removal of cables a decrease in expenditure and a significant gain of space since, as a result, the environment is no longer busy. Recall that this antennal system does not modify the process currently used and leaves indifferent the design of the motorized vehicle.

En effet, dans notre exemple, la multiplication des applications, entraîne une utilisation importante de câbles coaxiaux pouvant générer de très gros problèmes de compatibilité électromagnétique à l'intérieur de l'habitacle dudit véhicule. Il devient particulièrement difficile chez les constructeurs automobiles d'implanter les câbles, les faisceaux à l'intérieur de l'habitacle pour des raisons de place (de plus en plus réduite) et de poids. Il est à noter que pour accompagner notre argumentation, le coût des câbles spécifiques peut être largement plus important comparé à celui des câbles classiques transportant des signaux analogiques.Indeed, in our example, the multiplication of applications, leads to a significant use of coaxial cables that can generate very large problems of electromagnetic compatibility inside the passenger compartment of said vehicle. It becomes particularly difficult for car manufacturers to install the cables, the beams inside the cabin for reasons of space (more and more reduced) and weight. It should be noted that to support our argument, the cost of specific cables can be much greater compared to that of conventional cables carrying analog signals.

La présente invention a pour objet de remédier aux inconvénients susmentionnés et décrits dans les paragraphes précédents. De ce fait, l'invention propose un nouveau moyen de transport des informations radio - électriques en haut débit. A savoir une transmission assurée par un couplage entre le système antennaire et le terminal (récepteur - radio) au sein d'une structure métallique fermée ou semi fermée (11). Dans notre exemple d'utilisation la structure métallique est un véhicule de type automobile mais les possibilités d'utilisation sont très importantes (voir toutes les possibilités d'applications dans le premier chapitre). Le couplage est généré grâce à un contrôle du contact entre le système antennaire et le terminal (récepteur - radio) par le biais de la structure métallique. Principalement, ce contact est géré par l'ajout d'un élément rayonnant (10) (selon la norme IEEE 802.XX) dont la géométrie et les dimensions sont prédéfinies en fonction de la dimension de la structure métallique et du terminal (récepteur - radio). The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks and described in the preceding paragraphs. As a result, the invention proposes a new means of transporting broadband radio information. Namely a transmission provided by a coupling between the antennal system and the terminal (receiver - radio) within a closed or semi-closed metal structure (11). In our example of use the metal structure is a vehicle of the automotive type but the possibilities of use are very important (see all the possibilities of applications in the first chapter). The coupling is generated by a control of the contact between the antenna system and the terminal (receiver - radio) through the metal structure. Mainly, this contact is managed by the addition of a radiating element (10) (according to the IEEE 802.XX standard) whose geometry and dimensions are predefined according to the size of the metal structure and the terminal (receiver - radio).

Dans notre exemple d'application, le couplage est effectué par le biais du fût du système antennaire entrant à l'intérieur du véhicule et l'ajout sur ce fût d'un élément rayonnant permettant la transmission électrique des informations vers le terminal (récepteur - radio).
Pour information dans l'enveloppe Soleau « PROTECTION EMBASE » en référence 426673, on démontre le bien fondé d'une nouvelle semelle d'embase équipée d'une épargne supplémentaire (« épargne » ou libre passage traversant la semelle de l'embase).In our example of application, the coupling is effected by means of the antenna system drum entering inside the vehicle and the addition on this barrel of a radiating element allowing the electrical transmission of the information towards the terminal (receiver - radio).
For information in the Soleau envelope "PROTECTION EMBASE" with reference 426673, we demonstrate the merits of a new baseplate equipped with additional savings ("savings" or free passage through the base of the base).

Ci-après nous décrivons à titre d'exemple la présente invention en référence aux figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • Figure A : Présentation de la situation actuelle, à savoir la transmission du signal électrique entre le système antennaire et le terminal (récepteur - radio) par l'intermédiaire de câbles.
  • Figure B : Présentation de l'invention, à savoir la transmission du signal effectuée par le biais d'un élément de couplage assurant la propagation du signal entre celui-ci et le terminal (récepteur - radio). Cet élément de couplage est directement relié au fût de l'embase et permet également la fixation de ces éléments entre eux (antenne - toit - élément rayonnant).
  • Repère (1) Fouet de l'antenne assurant la réception des signaux électromagnétiques,
  • Repère (2) Insert du système antennaire permettant la liaison mécanique du fouet (fouet/insert) et la transmission des signaux électromagnétiques,
  • Repère (3) Coiffe du système antennaire qui de part sa conception et sa fixation assure l'étanchéité, l'aérodynamisme et l'esthétique,
  • Repère (4) Le circuit électronique implanté dans cet emplacement permet de traiter les informations, les amplifier et les transmettre en un signal électrique,
  • Repère (5) Toit de la structure métallique sur laquelle est fixée l'antenne,
  • Repère (6) Bague assurant la reprise de masse sur le véhicule et la fixation de l'antenne (associé à la pièce en repère (7))
  • Repère (7) Système de serrage (écrou,....) assurant le maintien du système antennaire sur la structure métallique,
  • Repère (8) Câbles assemblés sur le circuit électronique et dont la fonction est d'assurer la transmission du signal électrique envers le terminal (récepteur - radio),
  • Repère (9) Terminal (récepteur - radio) implanté dans les systèmes de transports routiers, aériens, maritimes ou fluviaux,
  • Repère (10) Elément de couplage (principe de l'invention) destiné à fournir, du système antennaire envers le terminal (récepteur - radio), les signaux électriques utiles,
  • Repère (11) Transmission des informations radio - électriques en haut débit assurée par un couplage entre le système antennaire et le terminal (récepteur - radio) au sein d'une structure métallique fermée ou semi fermée,
Hereinafter we describe by way of example the present invention with reference to the appended figures in which:
  • Figure A: Presentation of the current situation, namely the transmission of the electrical signal between the antenna system and the terminal (receiver - radio) via cables.
  • Figure B : Presentation of the invention, namely the transmission of the signal carried out by means of a coupling element ensuring the propagation of the signal between the latter and the terminal (receiver - radio). This coupling element is directly connected to the shaft of the base and also allows the attachment of these elements together (antenna - roof - radiating element).
  • Mark (1) Antenna whip providing reception of electromagnetic signals,
  • Benchmark (2) Insert of the antenna system allowing the mechanical connection of the whip (whip / insert) and the transmission of electromagnetic signals,
  • Benchmark (3) Head of the antennal system which by its design and fixing ensures the waterproofness, aerodynamics and aesthetics,
  • Reference (4) The electronic circuit implanted in this location makes it possible to process the information, amplify it and transmit it in an electrical signal,
  • Benchmark (5) Roof of the metal structure on which the antenna is fixed,
  • Marker (6) Ring for mass recovery on the vehicle and attachment of the antenna (associated with the reference part (7))
  • Reference (7) Clamping system (nut, ....) ensuring the maintenance of the antennal system on the metal structure,
  • Mark (8) Cables assembled on the electronic circuit and whose function is to ensure the transmission of the electrical signal to the terminal (receiver - radio),
  • Landmark (9) Terminal (receiver - radio) installed in road, air, sea or river transport systems,
  • Reference (10) Coupling element (principle of the invention) intended to supply, from the antenna system towards the terminal (radio receiver), the useful electrical signals,
  • Benchmark (11) Broadband transmission of radio information provided by a coupling between the antenna system and the terminal (receiver - radio) within a closed or semi - closed metal structure,

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Système de couplage électrique (10) entre un système antennaire et un terminal récepteur - radio. Ce système de couplage intégré dans un système antennaire permet la transmission en haut débit des signaux radio - électriques (11) caractérisé en ce que : - le système antennaire réceptionne par le biais d'un fouet (1) des signaux électromagnétiques, - l'insert (2) permet la liaison mécanique de l'ensemble fouet/insert et la transmission des signaux électromagnétiques, - la coiffe (3) assure l'étanchéité, l'aérodynamisme et l'esthétique, - Le circuit électronique (4), relié à l'insert (2) lui-même en liaison avec le fouet (1), traite les informations, les amplifie, les transmet en un signal électrique, - Le système antennaire est fixé sur une structure métallique (5) par le biais d'une vis de serrage intégrée à l'élément de couplage (10), - l'élément de couplage (10) transmet du système antennaire vers le terminal ou récepteur radio les signaux électriques utiles, - le transfert des informations radio - électriques en haut débit (11) est assuré par un couplage entre le système antennaire et le terminal ou récepteur radio. Electrical coupling system (10) between an antenna system and a receiver - radio terminal. This coupling system integrated in an antenna system enables high speed transmission of the radio signals (11), characterized in that : the antenna system receives, by means of a whip (1), electromagnetic signals, the insert (2) allows the mechanical connection of the whip / insert assembly and the transmission of the electromagnetic signals, - the cap (3) provides waterproofness, aerodynamics and aesthetics, - The electronic circuit (4), connected to the insert (2) itself in connection with the whip (1), processes the information, amplifies them, transmits them in an electrical signal, - The antenna system is fixed on a metal structure (5) by means of a clamping screw integrated in the coupling element (10), the coupling element (10) transmits from the antennal system to the terminal or radio receiver the useful electrical signals, - The transfer of radio information in broadband (11) is provided by a coupling between the antenna system and the terminal or radio receiver. Système antennaire selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que les signaux électromagnétiques reçus par le fouet (1) sont traités en un signal électrique par le circuit électronique (4)Antenna system according to claim 1, characterized in that the electromagnetic signals received by the whip (1) are processed into an electrical signal by the electronic circuit (4). Système antennaire selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que le signal généré est diffusé sans fil (11) par l'élément de couplage (10) selon la Norme IEEE 802.XX (couplage entre un système antennaire et un terminal récepteur - radio).Antenna system according to claim 2 characterized in that the generated signal is wirelessly diffused (11) by the coupling element (10) according to the IEEE 802.XX standard (coupling between an antenna system and a receiver terminal - radio).
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