EP2843760B1 - System for assembling a compact antenna - Google Patents

System for assembling a compact antenna Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2843760B1
EP2843760B1 EP13306186.1A EP13306186A EP2843760B1 EP 2843760 B1 EP2843760 B1 EP 2843760B1 EP 13306186 A EP13306186 A EP 13306186A EP 2843760 B1 EP2843760 B1 EP 2843760B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
module
antenna system
guide rail
antenna
interface means
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP13306186.1A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2843760A1 (en
Inventor
Denis Tuau
Loic Vanetti
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Nokia Shanghai Bell Co Ltd
Original Assignee
Alcatel Lucent Shanghai Bell Co Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Alcatel Lucent Shanghai Bell Co Ltd filed Critical Alcatel Lucent Shanghai Bell Co Ltd
Priority to EP13306186.1A priority Critical patent/EP2843760B1/en
Publication of EP2843760A1 publication Critical patent/EP2843760A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2843760B1 publication Critical patent/EP2843760B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/1242—Rigid masts specially adapted for supporting an aerial
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/125—Means for positioning
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
    • H01Q1/241—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM
    • H01Q1/246—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for base stations
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q3/00—Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to the field of antenna systems, and in particular to a compact system comprising an antenna and its mounting device on a support.
  • LTE Long Term Evolution
  • the traditional frequency bands mainly the 10-40 GHz range
  • the increasing density of users in the urban networks increases the need for small cells allowing the antennas to be directly installed in the zones. city life.
  • antennas with low form factors operating at high radio frequencies which allow easier installation and better objective and subjective discretion, have become unavoidable.
  • the current radio link systems generally consist of an emission antenna (which can be of various technical types such as parabola, shell, panel, horn, ...), which is supported by a support fixed on a structure of type tower or mast, and a radio box that is often mounted directly to the back of the antenna and therefore which is also supported by the antenna support.
  • Telecom networks deployed in an urban environment require the rapid installation of radio link solutions to reduce the time needed to deploy the network.
  • Antenna systems are usually equipped with a mounting device for mounting on a support and adjusting the antenna.
  • This device is composed of several pieces.
  • Most often the installation process can not be carried out by one person, and the assembly and installation of such an antenna system is relatively long because of the large number of parts to be handled by the users. installers.
  • the total number of different parts that are required is often very important, which increases the risk of falling antenna during installation and maintenance operations.
  • these seemingly simple mechanical operations become much more complex when they have to be carried out in exposed places or places situated in height.
  • the angular range of adjustment of the antenna is limited because of the many bolts necessary for fixing all the parts together and on the support.
  • An antenna system is thus proposed, the installation of which on a support is simplified, in order to reduce the fixing and setting time of the antenna. In particular, it improves the accuracy of the assembly of the various parts of the antenna system, its fixing on the support and adjusting the variable angle of the antenna.
  • the joining of the first contact face and the second contact face forms a guide rail.
  • the antenna system further comprises an interface means, allowing a rotary junction between the first module and the second module.
  • the proposed solution is an interface means allowing rapid release of the two movable assemblies relative to each other, belonging to an antenna system.
  • the angular adjustment of the antenna system is performed when the interface means is in the locked position.
  • the interface means comprises at least one sleeve capable of sliding along the guide rail, to ensure the connection between the first module and the second module.
  • the guide rail has a thinned portion at the base and a bulged portion at the top, and the sleeve is inverted U-shaped whose ends are in the form of reentrant hooks.
  • the sliding sleeve comprises an orifice for the passage of a clamping screw.
  • a plurality of sliding sleeves are carried by a common part.
  • the interface means comprises an annular collar slidable along the guide rail for connecting the first module and the second module.
  • the guide rail has a thinned portion at the base and a bulged portion at the top, and the annular collar has a concave profile adapted to the guide rail whose ends are shaped hooks outgoing.
  • the annular collar comprises a locking means comprising a clamping screw.
  • a centering finger makes it possible to ensure the positioning of the first module relative to the second module.
  • the proposed solution is a compact antenna system that provides all the expected functions: transmission and reception of radio waves for antenna operation, fine tuning of the antenna in the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical planes (tilt), and fixing the antenna system on a support.
  • the general shape of the antenna system is a visually pleasing solution which has several advantages.
  • This antenna system also facilitates assembly and adjustment because it has many fewer parts.
  • the design offers great flexibility in terms of mounting option, in particular it can be installed on any medium, including cylindrical or plane, allowing to adapt the antenna system to all environments.
  • This antenna system has the advantage of reducing the number of attachment points, such as bolts, which are necessary to assemble the different parts. of the antenna system and for fixing the antenna system to the support. The strength of the assembly of parts between them is reinforced. The fixing time of the antenna system, antenna configuration and network deployment is significantly reduced.
  • This antenna system finally offers great flexibility in terms of mounting option, in particular it can be installed on any support, including cylindrical or flat, through the use of a versatile profile.
  • the simplicity and robustness of the antenna system allows for high rotational mobility and does not cause resistance when adjusting the alignment of the antenna. Adjusting the position of the antenna system can be done through the use of conventional tools such as an Allen key for example.
  • This antenna system is equally applicable to antennas having an at least partially paraboloidal reflector as to so-called panel type antennas.
  • the antenna system 1 comprises at one end a first module 2 intended in particular to provide the transmit transmission function of the radio frequency waves, and at the opposite end a second module 3 intended to allow the mounting of the antenna system on a support.
  • the first RF module 2 is connected to the second mounting module 3 by means of an interface means 4.
  • the first RF module 2 must contain at least one antenna and the radio connection box necessary for its operation.
  • an antenna 5, covered with its radome 6, and a radio connection box 7 are placed inside the cover 8a, 8b in two parts of the first RF module 2.
  • a radome 6 Specific frequency is used instead of just the cover material 8a, 8b only.
  • the antenna 5 is here represented in the form of a rectangular block that suggests a network antenna, but one could equally well use a reflector dish of the parabola or offset type, or even a simple direct feed antenna such as an antenna cornet to place in the module.
  • the rear part 8a and the front part 8b of the cover of the first RF module 2 are assembled and secured by means of stops or valves 9. Once the two parts 8a, 8b have been assembled, the cover 8a, 8b of the first RF module 2 has here a substantially cylindrical shape and has a circular opening 10 to be placed opposite the antenna.
  • the antenna system 1 can be fixed on all types of support.
  • the second mounting module 3 here comprises a male flange 11a and a female flange 11b for gripping a tubular support 12, such as a mast, for example, axis Z-Z '.
  • the two flanges 11a, 11b are assembled around the tubular support 12 and secured, for example by means of bolts 13.
  • the X-X ' axis of the first RF module 2 and the Y-Y axis ' of the second mounting module 3 are here combined.
  • the interface means 4 is placed between a first contact face 14 of the first RF module 2 and a second contact face 15. the second mounting module 3 to connect the two modules 2, 3.
  • the connection between the modules 2, 3 may comprise for example a cylindrical centering pin 16 having an Allen key-shaped end.
  • the centering finger 16 makes it possible to ensure the correct positioning of the modules 2, 3 with respect to each other, to guarantee the concentricity of the two modules 2, 3 when they are in motion and to allow the rotation of the first RF module 2 with respect to the second mounting module 3.
  • the centering pin 16 is inserted in a cylindrical housing 17 which can be arranged in the center of one of the contact faces 14 or 15.
  • the first RF module 2 and second mounting module 3 form a compact antenna system 1 of harmonious continuous shape, homogeneous and without asperities, including both radio frequency and mounting functions.
  • the smooth rounded shape of the antenna system 1 avoiding any flat surface regardless of the direction considered, improves the mechanical behavior of the antenna system 1 vis-à-vis the environmental constraints, including reducing wind resistance.
  • the shape of the antenna system 1, and in particular that of the cover 8a, 8b of the first RF module 2 is suitable for a polymer embodiment by molding, but other materials may also be used.
  • FIG. figure 2 illustrates the connection between the two modules 2, 3 of a compact antenna system 1 shown in FIG. figure 1 .
  • the fast, easy and reversible connection between the first RF module 2 and the second mounting module 3 of the antenna system 1 is here performed by an interface means 4 according to a first embodiment, which allows a great flexibility of configuration. of the installation, in particular thanks to an angular adjustment amplitude of 360 degrees.
  • the connection between the two modules 2, 3 is effected by the docking of the two circular contact surfaces 14, 15 held together by the interface means 4.
  • the angular adjustment of the antenna system 1 is performed once the locking interface means 4 made.
  • the first RF module 2 and the second mounting module 3 are illustrated by a sectional view showing the shape of the peripheral edges 30, 31 of the respective contact faces 14, 15 of the two modules 2, 3 .
  • assembly of the first RF module 2 with the second mounting module 3, the peripheral edges 30 and 31 mate to form an annular guide rail 32 .
  • the guide rail 32 is characterized by a particular shape, having a thinned portion 33 at the base and a bulged portion 34 at the top, which allows it to perform two functions simultaneously: on the one hand it allows a guided movement offering only a single degree of freedom, forward or backward, to a moving part associated with it, on the other hand it prevents the moving part from escaping once in place.
  • FIGS. 4a to 4c illustrate a first embodiment of the interface means 4.
  • the interface means 4 must allow the rotational movement along the annular guide rail 32 of the first RF module 2 relative to the second mounting module 3 while ensuring the solidarity between the modules 2, 3.
  • the moving parts sliding along the guide rail 32 are here sliding sleeves 40.
  • Figure 5a is a perspective view of a sliding sleeve 40 for contributing to the rotational movement of the d interface 4 by sliding along the guide rail 32.
  • figures 5b and 5c are sectional views of the sliding sleeve 40 which is substantially inverted U-shape which includes returns forming foldaway hooks 42 at the end of its branches.
  • the sliding sleeve 40 also comprises at its top an orifice 43 intended for the passage of a clamping screw 44.
  • the figure 5 illustrates in section the position of the sliding sleeve 40 on the guide rail 32.
  • the sliding sleeve 40 is first placed astride the guide rail 32, then a clamping screw 44 is inserted into the hole 43 provided for this purpose . Depression of the clamping screw 44 exerts an axial force represented by the arrow 45 on the sleeve 40 which is transmitted to the hooks 42 in the form of a radial force represented by the arrow 46. The re- entrant hooks 42 are then blocked. under the guide rail 32 so that the only possible movement for the sliding sleeve 40 is a displacement along this guide rail 32.
  • a sliding sleeve 40 is inserted into the cavity 47 of the guide rail 32, formed by the assembly of the first RF module 2 and the second mounting module 3. Once the sliding sleeve 40 has been inserted into the cavity 47, it is moved along the guide rail 32 in the direction indicated by the arrow 48, as shown in FIG. figure 6b , to a position 40a.
  • the sliding sleeves 40 are arranged at regular intervals, their positions making an angle ⁇ which depends on the number of sliding sleeves 40 used.
  • the sliding sleeves 40 once in place, here for example in positions 40a and 40b respectively, prevent the first RF module 2 and second mounting module 3 from disengaging from the assembly and allow the relative mobility of the first RF module 2 relative to the second mounting module 3 at an angular amplitude of 360 degrees.
  • the sliding sleeves 40 are then fixed by means of clamping screws 44 as previously explained.
  • FIG 7 a variant of the first embodiment of the interface means has been illustrated.
  • several sliding sleeves 70 are fixed on the internal face 71 of a common part 72.
  • This variant makes it possible to reduce the number of components to be handled and to improve the uniformity of the distribution of the forces exerted on the guide rail 32. to ensure a better homogeneity of the maintenance.
  • the Figures 8a and 8b illustrate the implementation of sliding sleeves 70 carried by a first common part 72.
  • the joining of the first contact face 14 belonging to the first RF module 2 and the second contact face 15 belonging to the second mounting module 3 forms a circular guide rail 32 having a thinned portion 133 at the base and a bulged portion 134 at the top.
  • Each of the sliding sleeves 70 of the common part 72 is inserted into a cavity of the guide rail 32.
  • the sliding sleeves 70 carried by the same common part 72 must be inserted simultaneously, therefore the number of cavities provided for the Of course, the insertion of the sliding sleeves 70 is a function of their number carried by the common part 72.
  • two sliding sleeves 70 are carried by the common part 72, which requires the presence of two cavities spaced a distance apart. equivalent to that between the two sliding sleeves 70.
  • the part 72 is moved by sliding along the guide rail 32 according to the arrow 73 to the desired position.
  • the cavities are thus released to allow the insertion of a second common part 74 also carrying two sliding sleeves 75.
  • an interface means is obtained in which the four sleeves 70, 75 are placed in positions which are 90 degrees apart.
  • FIG. figure 9 A second embodiment of the connection between two modules 102, 103 of a compact antenna system 100 is illustrated in FIG. figure 9 .
  • the interface means 104 for securing the two modules 102, 103 is constituted by an annular collar whose concave profile has a shape adapted to the guide rail 132 formed by the docking of the two 114,115 circular contact faces of the two modules 102, 103.
  • the interface means 104 provides a uniform clamping around the entire circular guide rail 132 , and therefore is more suitable for very severe environmental conditions.
  • a centering pin 116 is inserted into a cylindrical housing 117 which is here provided in the center of the second contact face 115.
  • the annular collar 104 comprises furthermore a locking means 120 comprising for example a clamping screw 144.
  • the joining of the first contact face 114 belonging to the first RF module 102 and the second contact face 115 belonging to the second mounting module 103 forms a circular guide rail 132 , comprising for example a thinned portion 133 at the base and a bulging portion 134 at the top as illustrated on the figure 10a , or simply having a raised rib 135 as shown in FIG. figure 10b .
  • the annular collar 104 has for example an inverted U profile whose end of each branch carries a return forming an outward hook 142 facing outwards.
  • the annular collar 104 is astride the entire circumference of the guide rail 132 and in direct contact with it.
  • the annular collar 104 is closed so as to form a complete circular ring enclosing the guide rail 132 around the junction of the two modules 102, 103.
  • the two ends of the annular collar 104 meet , thanks to the clamping screw 144, will exert an axial force on the upper portion of the guide rail 132 which is transmitted radially according to the arrows 146 to the entire annular collar 104.
  • the annular collar 104 mechanically connected, it is impossible to remove the interface means 104 from the antenna system 100.
  • the annular collar 104 covers the entire rail of guidance 132, there is no risk of fouling or problem related to an attack of the hostile environment outside.
  • the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, but it is capable of many variants accessible to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.
  • the profiles of the guide rail 132 and the annular collar 104 or sleeves 40, 70 can be modified without modifying their function. It is also possible to replace the screws 44, 144 by another suitable conventional mechanical means such as a handle or a valve for example.

Description

DOMAINEFIELD

La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des systèmes d'antenne, et en particulier à un système compact comprenant une antenne et son dispositif de montage sur un support.The present invention relates to the field of antenna systems, and in particular to a compact system comprising an antenna and its mounting device on a support.

ARRIERE PLANBACKGROUND

Le déploiement de la nouvelle génération de réseaux de téléphone cellulaire selon le standard dit LTE (pour « Long Term Evolution » en anglais), l'augmentation du volume de données échangées et l'importance du trafic de communication associé, ainsi que l'élargissement de la communauté des utilisateurs vers les pays émergents (Chine, Inde) nécessitent d'accroître la capacité des réseaux pour la transmission de données. En plus de cela, les bandes de fréquences traditionnelles (principalement le domaine 10-40 GHz) sont saturées, et la densité croissante des utilisateurs dans les réseaux urbains augmente le besoin de petites cellules permettant aux antennes d'être directement installées dans les zones de vie des villes.The deployment of the new generation of cellular telephone networks according to the so-called LTE (Long Term Evolution) standard, the increase of the volume of data exchanged and the importance of the associated communication traffic, as well as the enlargement of from the user community to emerging countries (China, India) need to increase the capacity of networks for data transmission. In addition to this, the traditional frequency bands (mainly the 10-40 GHz range) are saturated, and the increasing density of users in the urban networks increases the need for small cells allowing the antennas to be directly installed in the zones. city life.

Le document de l'art antérieur US6222504 décrit une antenne a montage ajustable.The document of the prior art US6222504 describes an adjustable mounting antenna.

Toutes ces évolutions induisent un nombre croissant de nouvelles exigences. L'utilisation de bandes de fréquences plus élevées (56-90 GHz) offre plus de bande passante (en GHz), exprimée en pourcentage de la fréquence centrale de fonctionnement de l'antenne. Cela contribue à répondre aux besoins de capacité en bande passante. Cependant ces hautes fréquences souffrent de niveaux d'absorption plus élevés dans l'air/eau, de telle sorte qu'elles sont plus adaptées aux liaisons courtes qui correspondent au besoin de plus petites cellules. La petite taille des cellules permet aussi un bon compromis sur le gain, et permet donc l'utilisation de plus petites tailles d'ouverture de l'antenne. Afin d'améliorer l'acceptation de l'installation d'antennes dans les zones résidentielles par l'opinion publique et les propriétaires, il est important d'avoir des solutions discrètes de petit volume qui ne perturbent pas l'ensemble du paysage. Les opérateurs de réseaux de télécommunications ont traduit ce souhait en une exigence d'antennes dites à « faible facteur de forme » dans la mesure où celles-ci ont des extensions limitées, ou bien une exigence d'équipements ayant une apparence complètement différente de celle d'une antenne.All these developments are leading to a growing number of new requirements. The use of higher frequency bands (56-90 GHz) offers more bandwidth (in GHz), expressed as a percentage of the central operating frequency of the antenna. This helps meet the bandwidth capacity needs. However, these high frequencies suffer from higher absorption levels in air / water, so that they are more suitable for short links that correspond to the need for smaller cells. The small size of the cells also allows a good compromise on the gain, and thus allows the use of smaller aperture sizes of the antenna. In order to improve the acceptance of the installation of antennas in residential areas by the public and the owners, it is important to have discrete solutions of small volume which do not disturb the whole landscape. Telecommunications network operators have translated this desire into a requirement for so-called "low form factor" antennas insofar as these have limited extensions, or a requirement for equipment having a completely different appearance than an antenna.

Avec des antennes plus petites, le coût du matériel diminue de telle sorte que le facteur de coût représenté par l'installation de l'antenne concentre de plus en plus l'attention des opérateurs qui souhaitent réduire et optimiser les temps d'installation. En conclusion, des antennes à faible facteurs de forme fonctionnant à hautes fréquences radio, qui permettent une installation facilitée et une meilleure discrétion objective et subjective, deviennent désormais incontournables.With smaller antennas, the cost of hardware decreases so that the cost factor represented by the installation of the antenna is increasingly attracting the attention of operators who wish to reduce and optimize installation times. In conclusion, antennas with low form factors operating at high radio frequencies, which allow easier installation and better objective and subjective discretion, have become unavoidable.

Les systèmes de liaison radio actuels se composent généralement d'une antenne d'émission (pouvant être de divers types techniques tel que parabole, coquille, panneau, cornet, ...), qui est soutenue par un support fixé sur une structure de type tour ou mât, et une boîte radio qui est souvent montée directement à l'arrière de l'antenne et par conséquent qui est également soutenue par le support de l'antenne. Les réseaux de télécommunications déployés en milieu urbain nécessitent l'installation rapide de solutions de liaison radio afin de réduire le temps nécessaire au déploiement du réseau.The current radio link systems generally consist of an emission antenna (which can be of various technical types such as parabola, shell, panel, horn, ...), which is supported by a support fixed on a structure of type tower or mast, and a radio box that is often mounted directly to the back of the antenna and therefore which is also supported by the antenna support. Telecom networks deployed in an urban environment require the rapid installation of radio link solutions to reduce the time needed to deploy the network.

Toutefois les systèmes d'antenne actuels présentent plusieurs inconvénients, notamment l'antenne reste clairement visible et identifiable comme telle. D'une part, le système d'antenne n'est donc pas agréable visuellement, et d'autre part une structure comportant une antenne séparée du dispositif de, montage et de la boîte radio est loin d'être optimisé vis-à-vis de sa résistance au vent.However current antenna systems have several disadvantages, including the antenna remains clearly visible and identifiable as such. On the one hand, the antenna system is therefore not visually pleasing, and on the other hand a structure comprising an antenna separate from the mounting device and the radio box is far from being optimized vis-a-vis of its resistance to the wind.

Les systèmes d'antennes sont habituellement équipés d'un dispositif de montage permettant la fixation sur un support et le réglage de l'antenne. Ce dispositif est composé de plusieurs pièces. Le plus souvent le processus d'installation ne peut être mené à bien par une seule personne, et l'assemblage et l'installation d'un tel système d'antenne est relativement longue en raison du grand nombre de pièces devant être manipulées par les installateurs. Le nombre total de pièces différentes qui sont requises est souvent très important, ce qui augmente le risque de chute de l'antenne lors des opérations d'installation et de maintenance. De plus ces opérations mécaniques, apparemment simples, deviennent beaucoup plus complexes lorsqu'elles doivent être réalisées dans des endroits exposés ou des lieux situés en hauteur. En outre la plage angulaire de réglage de l'antenne est limitée à cause des nombreux boulons nécessaires à la fixation de toutes les pièces entre elles et sur le support.Antenna systems are usually equipped with a mounting device for mounting on a support and adjusting the antenna. This device is composed of several pieces. Most often the installation process can not be carried out by one person, and the assembly and installation of such an antenna system is relatively long because of the large number of parts to be handled by the users. installers. The total number of different parts that are required is often very important, which increases the risk of falling antenna during installation and maintenance operations. Moreover, these seemingly simple mechanical operations become much more complex when they have to be carried out in exposed places or places situated in height. In addition, the angular range of adjustment of the antenna is limited because of the many bolts necessary for fixing all the parts together and on the support.

RESUMEABSTRACT

Afin d'éliminer les inconvénients de l'art antérieur, on propose un système d'antenne d'aspect visuel agréable et de volume réduit, dont l'installation est plus aisée et rapide.In order to eliminate the drawbacks of the prior art, an antenna system of good visual appearance and reduced volume is proposed, the installation of which is easier and faster.

On propose donc un système d'antenne dont l'installation sur un support est simplifiée, afin de réduire le temps de fixation et de réglage de l'antenne. En particulier on améliore ainsi la précision de l'assemblage des différentes pièces du système d'antenne, de sa fixation sur le support et de réglage de l'angle variable de l'antenne.An antenna system is thus proposed, the installation of which on a support is simplified, in order to reduce the fixing and setting time of the antenna. In particular, it improves the accuracy of the assembly of the various parts of the antenna system, its fixing on the support and adjusting the variable angle of the antenna.

L'objet de la présente invention est un système d'antenne comprenant

  • un premier module assurant la fonction radiofréquence et contenant au moins une antenne et au moins une boîte de connexion radio, qui comporte une première face de contact, et
  • un second module de montage assurant et le positionnement la fixation du système d'antenne sur un support, qui comporte une seconde face de contact.
The object of the present invention is an antenna system comprising
  • a first module providing the radiofrequency function and containing at least one antenna and at least one radio connection box, which comprises a first contact face, and
  • a second mounting module providing and positioning the attachment of the antenna system on a support, which has a second contact face.

L'accolement de la première face de contact et de la seconde face de contact forme un rail de guidage. Le système d'antenne comprend en outre un moyen d'interface, permettant une jonction rotative entre le premier module et le second module.The joining of the first contact face and the second contact face forms a guide rail. The antenna system further comprises an interface means, allowing a rotary junction between the first module and the second module.

La solution proposée est un moyen d'interface permettant une libération rapide des deux parties assemblées mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, appartenant à un système d'antenne. Le réglage angulaire du système d'antenne est réalisé lorsque le moyen d'interface est en position verrouillée.The proposed solution is an interface means allowing rapid release of the two movable assemblies relative to each other, belonging to an antenna system. The angular adjustment of the antenna system is performed when the interface means is in the locked position.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, le moyen d'interface, comprend au moins un manchon apte à coulisser le long du rail de guidage, pour assurer la liaison entre le premier module et le second module.According to a first embodiment, the interface means comprises at least one sleeve capable of sliding along the guide rail, to ensure the connection between the first module and the second module.

Selon un premier aspect, le rail de guidage comporte une partie amincie à la base et une partie renflée au sommet, et le manchon est en forme de U inversé dont les extrémités sont en forme de crochets rentrants.In a first aspect, the guide rail has a thinned portion at the base and a bulged portion at the top, and the sleeve is inverted U-shaped whose ends are in the form of reentrant hooks.

Selon un deuxième aspect, le manchon coulissant comprend un orifice destiné au passage d'une vis de serrage.In a second aspect, the sliding sleeve comprises an orifice for the passage of a clamping screw.

Selon une variante, une pluralité de manchons coulissants sont portés par une pièce commune.According to a variant, a plurality of sliding sleeves are carried by a common part.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, le moyen d'interface, comprend un collier annulaire apte à coulisser le long du rail de guidage, pour assurer la liaison entre le premier module et le second module.According to a second embodiment, the interface means comprises an annular collar slidable along the guide rail for connecting the first module and the second module.

Selon un premier aspect, le rail de guidage comporte une partie amincie à la base et une partie renflée au sommet, et le collier annulaire a un profil concave adapté au rail de guidage dont les extrémités sont en forme de crochets sortants.According to a first aspect, the guide rail has a thinned portion at the base and a bulged portion at the top, and the annular collar has a concave profile adapted to the guide rail whose ends are shaped hooks outgoing.

Selon un deuxième aspect, le collier annulaire comporte un moyen de verrouillage comprenant une vis de serrage.According to a second aspect, the annular collar comprises a locking means comprising a clamping screw.

Selon un troisième aspect, un doigt de centrage permet d'assurer le positionnement du premier module par rapport au second module.According to a third aspect, a centering finger makes it possible to ensure the positioning of the first module relative to the second module.

La solution proposée est un système d'antenne compact qui assure toutes les fonctions attendues : la transmission et la réception des ondes radiofréquences pour assurer le fonctionnement de l'antenne, le réglage précis de l'antenne dans les plans horizontal (azimut) et vertical (tilt), et la fixation du système d'antenne sur un support.The proposed solution is a compact antenna system that provides all the expected functions: transmission and reception of radio waves for antenna operation, fine tuning of the antenna in the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical planes (tilt), and fixing the antenna system on a support.

La forme générale du système d'antenne est une solution visuellement agréable qui présente plusieurs avantages. La forme générale arrondie, évitant toute surface plane quelle que soit la direction, réduit la prise au vent ainsi que le risque d'accumulation de neige ou de glace sur le système d'antenne, en particulier dans les régions à climat froid. Ce système d'antenne permet aussi de faciliter le montage et le réglage car il comporte de beaucoup moins de pièces. Enfin la conception offre une grande flexibilité en termes d'option de montage, en particulier il peut être installé sur n'importe quel support, notamment cylindrique ou plan, permettant ainsi d'adapter le système d'antenne à tous les environnements.The general shape of the antenna system is a visually pleasing solution which has several advantages. The rounded overall shape, avoiding any flat surface in any direction, reduces the wind load and the risk of snow or ice build-up on the antenna system, especially in cold climates. This antenna system also facilitates assembly and adjustment because it has many fewer parts. Finally the design offers great flexibility in terms of mounting option, in particular it can be installed on any medium, including cylindrical or plane, allowing to adapt the antenna system to all environments.

Ce système d'antenne a comme avantage de réduire le nombre de points de fixation, tels que des boulons, qui sont nécessaires pour assembler les différentes pièces du système d'antenne et pour la fixation du système d'antenne sur le support. La solidité de l'assemblage des pièces entre elles est renforcée. Le temps de fixation du système d'antenne, de configuration de l'antenne et de déploiement du réseau est nettement diminué. Ce système d'antenne présente enfin une grande flexibilité en termes d'option de montage, en particulier il peut être installé sur n'importe quel support, notamment cylindrique ou plan, grâce à l'utilisation d'un profil polyvalent. La simplification et la robustesse du système d'antenne permet une mobilité en rotation élevée et ne provoque pas de résistance lors du réglage de l'alignement de l'antenne. L'ajustement de la position du système d'antenne peut être fait grâce à l'utilisation d'outils conventionnels tels qu'une clé « Allen » par exemple.This antenna system has the advantage of reducing the number of attachment points, such as bolts, which are necessary to assemble the different parts. of the antenna system and for fixing the antenna system to the support. The strength of the assembly of parts between them is reinforced. The fixing time of the antenna system, antenna configuration and network deployment is significantly reduced. This antenna system finally offers great flexibility in terms of mounting option, in particular it can be installed on any support, including cylindrical or flat, through the use of a versatile profile. The simplicity and robustness of the antenna system allows for high rotational mobility and does not cause resistance when adjusting the alignment of the antenna. Adjusting the position of the antenna system can be done through the use of conventional tools such as an Allen key for example.

Ce système d'antenne s'applique aussi bien aux antennes ayant un réflecteur au moins partiellement paraboloïde qu'aux antennes dites de type panneau.This antenna system is equally applicable to antennas having an at least partially paraboloidal reflector as to so-called panel type antennas.

BREVE DESCRIPTIONBRIEF DESCRIPTION

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui suit de modes de réalisation, donnés bien entendu à titre illustratif et non limitatif, et dans le dessin annexé sur lequel

  • la figure 1 illustre en vue éclatée le système d'antenne compact,
  • la figure 2 illustre en vue éclatée un premier mode de réalisation de la liaison entre deux modules du système d'antenne compact,
  • les figures 3a et 3b illustrent en coupe détaillée la jonction entre les deux modules formant rail de guidage,
  • les figures 4a et 4b illustrent respectivement en perspective et en coupe le manchon coulissant,
  • la figure 5 illustre en coupe détaillée la position du manchon coulissant sur le rail de guidage,
  • les figures 6a et 6b illustrent la mise en place de manchons coulissants,
  • les figures 7a et 7b illustrent une variante du premier mode de réalisation du moyen d'interface,
  • les figures 8a et 8b illustrent la mise en place du moyen d'interface de la figure 7a,
  • la figure 9 illustre en vue éclatée un deuxième mode de réalisation de la liaison entre deux modules du système d'antenne compact,
  • les figures 10a à 10c illustrent un deuxième mode de réalisation du moyen d'interface.
Other features and advantages will appear on reading the following description of embodiments, given of course by way of illustration and not limitation, and in the accompanying drawing in which:
  • the figure 1 illustrates in exploded view the compact antenna system,
  • the figure 2 illustrates in exploded view a first embodiment of the connection between two modules of the compact antenna system,
  • the Figures 3a and 3b illustrate in detail section the junction between the two modules forming a guide rail,
  • the Figures 4a and 4b respectively illustrate in perspective and in section the sliding sleeve,
  • the figure 5 illustrates in detailed section the position of the sliding sleeve on the guide rail,
  • the Figures 6a and 6b illustrate the introduction of sliding sleeves,
  • the Figures 7a and 7b illustrate a variant of the first embodiment of the interface means,
  • the Figures 8a and 8b illustrate the setting up of the interface means of the figure 7a ,
  • the figure 9 illustrates in exploded view a second embodiment of the connection between two modules of the compact antenna system,
  • the Figures 10a to 10c illustrate a second embodiment of the interface means.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEEDETAILED DESCRIPTION

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 1, le système d'antenne 1 comporte à une extrémité un premier module 2 destiné notamment à assurer la fonction d'émission transmission des ondes radiofréquences, et à l'extrémité opposée un second module 3 destiné à permettre le montage du système d'antenne sur un support. Le premier module RF 2 est relié au second module de montage 3 grâce à un moyen d'interface 4. In the embodiment illustrated on the figure 1 , the antenna system 1 comprises at one end a first module 2 intended in particular to provide the transmit transmission function of the radio frequency waves, and at the opposite end a second module 3 intended to allow the mounting of the antenna system on a support. The first RF module 2 is connected to the second mounting module 3 by means of an interface means 4.

Afin d'assurer sa fonction, le premier module RF 2 doit contenir au moins une antenne et la boîte de connexion radio nécessaire à son fonctionnement. Dans le cas présent une antenne 5, recouverte de son radôme 6, et une boîte de connexion radio 7 sont placées à l'intérieur du capot 8a, 8b en deux parties du premier module RF 2. Dans un concept large bande, un radôme 6 de fréquence spécifique est utilisé au lieu de se contenter du matériau du capot 8a, 8b seulement.To ensure its function, the first RF module 2 must contain at least one antenna and the radio connection box necessary for its operation. In this case an antenna 5, covered with its radome 6, and a radio connection box 7 are placed inside the cover 8a, 8b in two parts of the first RF module 2. In a broadband concept, a radome 6 Specific frequency is used instead of just the cover material 8a, 8b only.

Ce système d'antenne peut s'appliquer à un large éventail de technologies d'antennes. L'antenne 5 est ici représentée sous la forme d'un bloc rectangulaire qui suggère une antenne réseau, mais on pourrait tout aussi bien utiliser une antenne à réflecteur de type parabole ou offset, ou bien encore une antenne simple à alimentation directe comme une antenne cornet à placer dans le module.This antenna system can be applied to a wide range of antenna technologies. The antenna 5 is here represented in the form of a rectangular block that suggests a network antenna, but one could equally well use a reflector dish of the parabola or offset type, or even a simple direct feed antenna such as an antenna cornet to place in the module.

La partie arrière 8a et la partie avant 8b du capot du premier module RF 2 sont assemblées et solidarisées au moyen de butées ou clapets 9. Une fois les deux parties 8a, 8b assemblées, le capot 8a, 8b du premier module RF 2 a ici une forme sensiblement cylindrique et comporte une ouverture circulaire 10 destinée à être placée en regard de l'antenne.The rear part 8a and the front part 8b of the cover of the first RF module 2 are assembled and secured by means of stops or valves 9. Once the two parts 8a, 8b have been assembled, the cover 8a, 8b of the first RF module 2 has here a substantially cylindrical shape and has a circular opening 10 to be placed opposite the antenna.

Le système d'antenne 1 peut être fixé sur tous types de support. Le second module de montage 3 comporte ici une bride mâle 11a et une bride femelle 11b destinées à enserrer un support tubulaire 12, tel qu'un mât par exemple, d'axe Z-Z'. Les deux brides 11a, 11b sont assemblées autour du support tubulaire 12 et solidarisées, par exemple au moyen de boulons 13. The antenna system 1 can be fixed on all types of support. The second mounting module 3 here comprises a male flange 11a and a female flange 11b for gripping a tubular support 12, such as a mast, for example, axis Z-Z '. The two flanges 11a, 11b are assembled around the tubular support 12 and secured, for example by means of bolts 13.

L'axe X-X' du premier module RF 2 et l'axe Y-Y' du second module de montage 3 sont ici confondus. Le moyen d'interface 4 se trouve placé entre une première face de contact 14 du premier module RF 2 et une seconde face de contact 15 du second module de montage 3 afin de relier les deux modules 2, 3. La liaison entre les modules 2, 3 peut comporter par exemple un doigt de centrage 16 cylindrique ayant une extrémité en forme de clé Allen. Le doigt de centrage 16 permet d'assurer le positionnement correct des modules 2, 3 l'un par rapport à l'autre, de garantir la concentricité des deux modules 2, 3 lorsqu'ils sont en mouvement et d'autoriser la rotation du premier module RF 2 par rapport au second module de montage 3. Lors de l'accostage du premier module RF 2 et du second module de montage 3, le doigt de centrage 16 s'insère dans un logement cylindrique 17 qui peut être ménagé au centre de l'une des faces de contact 14 ou 15. The X-X ' axis of the first RF module 2 and the Y-Y axis ' of the second mounting module 3 are here combined. The interface means 4 is placed between a first contact face 14 of the first RF module 2 and a second contact face 15. the second mounting module 3 to connect the two modules 2, 3. The connection between the modules 2, 3 may comprise for example a cylindrical centering pin 16 having an Allen key-shaped end. The centering finger 16 makes it possible to ensure the correct positioning of the modules 2, 3 with respect to each other, to guarantee the concentricity of the two modules 2, 3 when they are in motion and to allow the rotation of the first RF module 2 with respect to the second mounting module 3. When docking the first RF module 2 and the second mounting module 3, the centering pin 16 is inserted in a cylindrical housing 17 which can be arranged in the center of one of the contact faces 14 or 15.

Une fois reliés, les premier module RF 2 et second module de montage 3 forment un système d'antenne 1 compact de forme harmonieuse continue, homogène et sans aspérités, comprenant à la fois les fonctions radiofréquence et de montage. La forme arrondie lisse du système d'antenne 1, évitant toute surface plane quelle que soit la direction considérée, améliore le comportement mécanique du système d'antenne 1 vis-à-vis des contraintes environnementales, en réduisant notamment la prise au vent. La forme du système d'antenne 1, et notamment celle du capot 8a, 8b du premier module RF 2, est adaptée pour une réalisation en polymère par moulage mais d'autres matériaux peuvent également être utilisés.Once connected, the first RF module 2 and second mounting module 3 form a compact antenna system 1 of harmonious continuous shape, homogeneous and without asperities, including both radio frequency and mounting functions. The smooth rounded shape of the antenna system 1, avoiding any flat surface regardless of the direction considered, improves the mechanical behavior of the antenna system 1 vis-à-vis the environmental constraints, including reducing wind resistance. The shape of the antenna system 1, and in particular that of the cover 8a, 8b of the first RF module 2, is suitable for a polymer embodiment by molding, but other materials may also be used.

On considérera maintenant la figure 2 qui illustre la liaison entre les deux modules 2, 3 d'un système d'antenne 1 compact illustré sur la figure 1. La connexion rapide, facile et réversible entre le premier module RF 2 et second module de montage 3 du système d'antenne 1 est ici réalisée par un moyen d'interface 4 selon un premier mode de réalisation, ce qui permet une grande souplesse de configuration de l'installation, notamment grâce à une amplitude de réglage angulaire de 360 degrés. La liaison entre les deux modules 2, 3 s'effectue par l'accostage des deux faces de contact 14, 15 circulaires maintenues solidaires par le moyen d'interface 4. Le réglage angulaire du système d'antenne 1 est effectué une fois le verrouillage du moyen d'interface 4 réalisé.We will now consider the figure 2 which illustrates the connection between the two modules 2, 3 of a compact antenna system 1 shown in FIG. figure 1 . The fast, easy and reversible connection between the first RF module 2 and the second mounting module 3 of the antenna system 1 is here performed by an interface means 4 according to a first embodiment, which allows a great flexibility of configuration. of the installation, in particular thanks to an angular adjustment amplitude of 360 degrees. The connection between the two modules 2, 3 is effected by the docking of the two circular contact surfaces 14, 15 held together by the interface means 4. The angular adjustment of the antenna system 1 is performed once the locking interface means 4 made.

Sur les figures 3a et 3b, le premier module RF 2 et le second module de montage 3 sont illustrés par une vue en coupe mettant en évidence la forme des bords périphériques 30, 31 des faces de contact 14, 15 respectives des deux modules 2, 3. Lors de l'assemblage du premier module RF 2 avec le second module de montage 3, les bords périphériques 30 et 31 s'accolent pour former un rail de guidage 32 annulaire. Le rail de guidage 32 se caractérise par une forme particulière, comportant une partie amincie 33 à la base et une partie renflée 34 au sommet, qui lui permet d'assurer simultanément deux fonctions : d'une part il autorise un déplacement guidé n'offrant qu'un seul degré de liberté, en avant ou en arrière, à une pièce mobile qui lui est associée, d'autre part il empêche la pièce mobile de s'échapper une fois mise en place.On the Figures 3a and 3b , the first RF module 2 and the second mounting module 3 are illustrated by a sectional view showing the shape of the peripheral edges 30, 31 of the respective contact faces 14, 15 of the two modules 2, 3 . assembly of the first RF module 2 with the second mounting module 3, the peripheral edges 30 and 31 mate to form an annular guide rail 32 . The guide rail 32 is characterized by a particular shape, having a thinned portion 33 at the base and a bulged portion 34 at the top, which allows it to perform two functions simultaneously: on the one hand it allows a guided movement offering only a single degree of freedom, forward or backward, to a moving part associated with it, on the other hand it prevents the moving part from escaping once in place.

Les figures 4a à 4c illustrent un premier mode de réalisation du moyen d'interface 4. Le moyen d'interface 4 doit autoriser le déplacement en rotation le long du rail de guidage 32 annulaire du premier module RF 2 par rapport au second module de montage 3 tout en assurant la solidarité entre les modules 2, 3. Les pièces mobiles coulissant le long du rail de guidage 32 sont ici des manchons coulissants 40. La figure 5a est une vue en perspective d'un manchon coulissant 40 destiné à contribuer au déplacement en rotation du moyen d'interface 4 en coulissant le long du rail de guidage 32. Les figures 5b et 5c sont des vues en coupe du manchon coulissant 40 qui est sensiblement en forme de U inversé qui comporte des retours formant des crochets rentrants 42 à l'extrémité de ses branches. Le manchon coulissant 40 comprend aussi à son sommet un orifice 43 destiné au passage d'une vis de serrage 44. The Figures 4a to 4c illustrate a first embodiment of the interface means 4. The interface means 4 must allow the rotational movement along the annular guide rail 32 of the first RF module 2 relative to the second mounting module 3 while ensuring the solidarity between the modules 2, 3. The moving parts sliding along the guide rail 32 are here sliding sleeves 40. Figure 5a is a perspective view of a sliding sleeve 40 for contributing to the rotational movement of the d interface 4 by sliding along the guide rail 32. figures 5b and 5c are sectional views of the sliding sleeve 40 which is substantially inverted U-shape which includes returns forming foldaway hooks 42 at the end of its branches. The sliding sleeve 40 also comprises at its top an orifice 43 intended for the passage of a clamping screw 44.

La figure 5 illustre en coupe la position du manchon coulissant 40 sur rail de guidage 32. Le manchon coulissant 40 est d'abord placé à cheval sur le rail de guidage 32, puis une vis de serrage 44 est insérée dans l'orifice 43 prévu à cet effet. L'enfoncement de la vis de serrage 44 exerce une force axiale représentée par la flèche 45 sur le manchon 40 qui se transmet aux crochets 42 sous la forme d'une force radiale représentée par la flèche 46. Les crochets rentrants 42 se trouvent alors bloqués sous le rail de guidage 32 de telle sorte que le seul mouvement possible pour le manchon coulissant 40 soit un déplacement le long de ce rail de guidage 32. The figure 5 illustrates in section the position of the sliding sleeve 40 on the guide rail 32. The sliding sleeve 40 is first placed astride the guide rail 32, then a clamping screw 44 is inserted into the hole 43 provided for this purpose . Depression of the clamping screw 44 exerts an axial force represented by the arrow 45 on the sleeve 40 which is transmitted to the hooks 42 in the form of a radial force represented by the arrow 46. The re- entrant hooks 42 are then blocked. under the guide rail 32 so that the only possible movement for the sliding sleeve 40 is a displacement along this guide rail 32.

La mise en place du manchon coulissant 40 sur le rail de guidage 32 est illustrée par les figures 6a et 6b. Selon un premier mode de réalisation, un manchon coulissant 40 est inséré dans la cavité 47 du rail de guidage 32, formée par l'assemblage du premier module RF 2 et du second module de montage 3. Une fois le manchon coulissants 40 inséré dans la cavité 47, il est déplacé le long du rail de guidage 32 dans le sens indiqué par la flèche 48, comme le montre la figure 6b, jusqu'à une position 40a. Les manchons coulissants 40 sont disposés à intervalle régulier, leurs positions faisant un angle θ qui dépend du nombre de manchons coulissants 40 utilisé. Les manchons coulissants 40, une fois en place, ici par exemple dans les positions 40a et 40b respectivement, empêchent les premier module RF 2 et second module de montage 3 de se désengager de l'assemblage et permettent la mobilité relative du premier module RF 2 par rapport au second module de montage 3 selon une amplitude angulaire de 360 degrés. Les manchons coulissants 40 sont ensuite fixés au moyen de vis de serrage 44 comme expliqué précédemment.The introduction of the sliding sleeve 40 on the guide rail 32 is illustrated by the Figures 6a and 6b . According to a first embodiment, a sliding sleeve 40 is inserted into the cavity 47 of the guide rail 32, formed by the assembly of the first RF module 2 and the second mounting module 3. Once the sliding sleeve 40 has been inserted into the cavity 47, it is moved along the guide rail 32 in the direction indicated by the arrow 48, as shown in FIG. figure 6b , to a position 40a. The sliding sleeves 40 are arranged at regular intervals, their positions making an angle θ which depends on the number of sliding sleeves 40 used. The sliding sleeves 40, once in place, here for example in positions 40a and 40b respectively, prevent the first RF module 2 and second mounting module 3 from disengaging from the assembly and allow the relative mobility of the first RF module 2 relative to the second mounting module 3 at an angular amplitude of 360 degrees. The sliding sleeves 40 are then fixed by means of clamping screws 44 as previously explained.

Sur la figure 7, on a illustré une variante du premier mode de réalisation du moyen d'interface. Ici plusieurs manchons coulissants 70 sont fixés sur la face interne 71 d'une pièce commune 72. Cette variante permet de réduire le nombre de composants à manipuler et d'améliorer l'uniformité de la répartition des forces exercées sur le rail de guidage 32, afin de garantir une meilleure homogénéité du maintien.On the figure 7 a variant of the first embodiment of the interface means has been illustrated. Here, several sliding sleeves 70 are fixed on the internal face 71 of a common part 72. This variant makes it possible to reduce the number of components to be handled and to improve the uniformity of the distribution of the forces exerted on the guide rail 32. to ensure a better homogeneity of the maintenance.

Les figures 8a et 8b illustrent la mise en place des manchons coulissants 70 portés par une première pièce commune 72. L'accolement de la première face de contact 14 appartenant au premier module RF 2 et de la seconde face de contact 15 appartenant au second module de montage 3 forme un rail de guidage 32 circulaire, comportant une partie amincie 133 à la base et une partie renflée 134 au sommet. Chacun des manchons coulissants 70 de la pièce commune 72 est inséré dans une cavité du rail de guidage 32. Dans cette variante, les manchons coulissants 70 portés par une même pièce commune 72 doivent être insérés simultanément, par conséquent le nombre de cavités prévues pour l'insertion des manchons coulissants 70 est bien entendu fonction de leur nombre porté par la pièce commune 72. Ici par exemple, deux manchons coulissants 70 sont portés par la pièce commune 72, ce qui nécessite la présence de deux cavités, espacées d'une distance équivalente à celle séparant les deux manchons coulissants 70. Une fois les manchons coulissants 70 insérés, la pièce 72 est déplacée en glissant le long du rail de guidage 32 selon la flèche 73 jusqu'à la position souhaitée. Les cavités sont ainsi libérées afin de permettre l'insertion d'une deuxième pièce commune 74 portant également deux manchons coulissants 75. Comme illustré sur la figure 8a, on obtient un moyen d'interface dans lequel les quatre manchons 70, 75 placés dans des positions faisant entre elles un angle de 90 degrés.The Figures 8a and 8b illustrate the implementation of sliding sleeves 70 carried by a first common part 72. The joining of the first contact face 14 belonging to the first RF module 2 and the second contact face 15 belonging to the second mounting module 3 forms a circular guide rail 32 having a thinned portion 133 at the base and a bulged portion 134 at the top. Each of the sliding sleeves 70 of the common part 72 is inserted into a cavity of the guide rail 32. In this variant, the sliding sleeves 70 carried by the same common part 72 must be inserted simultaneously, therefore the number of cavities provided for the Of course, the insertion of the sliding sleeves 70 is a function of their number carried by the common part 72. Here, for example, two sliding sleeves 70 are carried by the common part 72, which requires the presence of two cavities spaced a distance apart. equivalent to that between the two sliding sleeves 70. Once the sliding sleeves 70 inserted, the part 72 is moved by sliding along the guide rail 32 according to the arrow 73 to the desired position. The cavities are thus released to allow the insertion of a second common part 74 also carrying two sliding sleeves 75. As illustrated in FIG. figure 8a an interface means is obtained in which the four sleeves 70, 75 are placed in positions which are 90 degrees apart.

On peut aussi déplacer à son tour la deuxième pièce commune 74 portant les manchons coulissants 75, afin de permettre l'insertion de la même manière d'une troisième pièce commune 77 portant deux manchons coulissants 78. Comme illustré sur la figure 8b, on obtient un moyen d'interface dans lequel les six manchons 70, 75, 78 sont placés dans des positions faisant entre elles un angle de 60 degrés.It is also possible to move in turn the second common part 74 carrying the sliding sleeves 75, in order to allow the insertion in the same manner of a third common part 77 carrying two sliding sleeves 78. As illustrated on FIG. figure 8b an interface means is obtained in which the six sleeves 70, 75, 78 are placed in positions that are at an angle of 60 degrees.

Un deuxième mode de réalisation de la liaison entre deux modules 102, 103 d'un système d'antenne compact 100 est illustré sur la figure 9. Le moyen d'interface 104 permettant de solidariser les deux modules 102, 103 est ici constitué d'un collier annulaire dont le profil concave présente une forme adaptée au rail de guidage 132 formé par l'accostage des deux faces de contact 114,115 circulaires des deux modules 102, 103. Par sa forme annulaire, le moyen d'interface 104 fournit un serrage homogène sur tout le pourtour du rail de guidage 132 circulaire, et de ce fait se révèle mieux adapté aux conditions environnementales très sévères. Lors de l'accostage du premier module RF 102 et du second module de montage 103, un doigt de centrage 116 s'insère dans un logement cylindrique 117 qui est ici ménagé au centre de la seconde face de contact 115. Le collier annulaire 104 comporte en outre un moyen de verrouillage 120 comprenant par exemple une vis de serrage 144. A second embodiment of the connection between two modules 102, 103 of a compact antenna system 100 is illustrated in FIG. figure 9 . The interface means 104 for securing the two modules 102, 103 is constituted by an annular collar whose concave profile has a shape adapted to the guide rail 132 formed by the docking of the two 114,115 circular contact faces of the two modules 102, 103. By its annular shape, the interface means 104 provides a uniform clamping around the entire circular guide rail 132 , and therefore is more suitable for very severe environmental conditions. During the docking of the first RF module 102 and the second mounting module 103, a centering pin 116 is inserted into a cylindrical housing 117 which is here provided in the center of the second contact face 115. The annular collar 104 comprises furthermore a locking means 120 comprising for example a clamping screw 144.

Le placement du collier annulaire 104 sur le rail de guidage 132, qui va permettre de solidariser les premier module RF 102 et second module de montage 103, est illustré par les figures 10a à 10c.The placement of the annular collar 104 on the guide rail 132, which will make it possible to secure the first RF module 102 and the second mounting module 103, is illustrated by the Figures 10a to 10c .

L'accolement de la première face de contact 114 appartenant au premier module RF 102 et de la seconde face de contact 115 appartenant au second module de montage 103 forme un rail de guidage 132 circulaire, comportant par exemple une partie amincie 133 à la base et une partie renflée 134 au sommet comme illustré sur la figure 10a, ou comportant simplement une nervure en relief 135 comme illustré sur la figure 10b. Le collier annulaire 104 présente par exemple un profil en U renversé dont l'extrémité de chaque branche porte un retour formant un crochet sortant 142 tourné vers l'extérieur. Le collier annulaire 104 est placé à cheval sur toute la circonférence du rail de guidage 132 et en contact direct avec lui.The joining of the first contact face 114 belonging to the first RF module 102 and the second contact face 115 belonging to the second mounting module 103 forms a circular guide rail 132 , comprising for example a thinned portion 133 at the base and a bulging portion 134 at the top as illustrated on the figure 10a , or simply having a raised rib 135 as shown in FIG. figure 10b . The annular collar 104 has for example an inverted U profile whose end of each branch carries a return forming an outward hook 142 facing outwards. The annular collar 104 is astride the entire circumference of the guide rail 132 and in direct contact with it.

Grâce au moyen de verrouillage 120, le collier annulaire 104 est fermé afin de former un anneau circulaire complet enserrant le rail de guidage 132 autour de la jonction des deux modules 102, 103. La rencontre des deux extrémités du collier annulaire 104, grâce à la vis de serrage 144, va exercer une force axiale sur la partie supérieure du rail de guidage 132 qui se transmet radialement selon les flèches 146 à l'ensemble du collier annulaire 104. Une fois les deux extrémités du collier annulaire reliées mécaniquement, il est impossible de retirer le moyen d'interface 104 du système d'antenne 100. En outre comme le collier annulaire 104 recouvre l'intégralité du rail de guidage 132, il n'y a pas de risque d'encrassement ou de problème lié à une atteinte de l'environnement hostile extérieur.Thanks to the locking means 120, the annular collar 104 is closed so as to form a complete circular ring enclosing the guide rail 132 around the junction of the two modules 102, 103. The two ends of the annular collar 104 meet , thanks to the clamping screw 144, will exert an axial force on the upper portion of the guide rail 132 which is transmitted radially according to the arrows 146 to the entire annular collar 104. Once the two ends of the annular collar mechanically connected, it is impossible to remove the interface means 104 from the antenna system 100. In addition, as the annular collar 104 covers the entire rail of guidance 132, there is no risk of fouling or problem related to an attack of the hostile environment outside.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits, mais elle est susceptible de nombreuses variantes accessibles à l'homme de l'art sans que l'on s'écarte de l'esprit de l'invention. En particulier, on pourra modifier les profils du rail de guidage 132 et du collier annulaire 104 ou des manchons 40, 70 sans modifier leur fonction. On pourra aussi remplacer les vis 44, 144 par un autre moyen mécanique conventionnel adapté tel qu'une poignée ou un clapet par exemple.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, but it is capable of many variants accessible to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. In particular, the profiles of the guide rail 132 and the annular collar 104 or sleeves 40, 70 can be modified without modifying their function. It is also possible to replace the screws 44, 144 by another suitable conventional mechanical means such as a handle or a valve for example.

Claims (9)

  1. Antenna system (1) comprising:
    - a first module (2) fulfilling the radiofrequency function and containing at least one antenna (5) and at least one radio connection box (7), which includes a first contact surface (14),
    - a second assembly module (3) ensuring the positioning and fastening of the antenna system onto a mount (12), which includes a second contact surface (15),
    said antenna system (1) being characterised in that the joining of the first contact surface (14) and the second contact surface (15) forms a guide rail (32), and in that it further comprises an interface means (4), providing a rotating junction between the first module (2) and the second module (3).
  2. Antenna system according to claim 1, wherein the interface means comprises at least one sleeve (40) capable of sliding along the guide rail (32) to produce the link between the first module and the second module.
  3. Antenna system according to one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the guide rail includes a thinned portion (33) at the base and a rounded portion (34) at the tip, and the sleeve has an inverted U-shape, the ends of which take on the shape of inward-facing hooks.
  4. Antenna system according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the sliding sleeve comprises an orifice (43) intended to allow for the passage of a tightening screw (44).
  5. Antenna system according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of sliding sleeves (70) are supported by a common part (72).
  6. Antenna system according to claim 1, wherein the interface means (104) comprises a ring-shaped collar capable of sliding along the guide rail (132) to produce the link between the first module (102) and the second module (103).
  7. Antenna system according to claim 5, wherein the guide rail (132) comprises a thinned portion (133) at the base and a rounded portion (134) at the tip, and the ring-shaped collar has a concave profile adapted to suit the guide rail (132), the ends of which take on the shape of outward-facing hooks (142).
  8. Antenna system according to one of claims 5 and 6, wherein the ring-shaped collar comprises a locking means (120) including a tightening screw (144).
  9. Antenna system according to one of the previous claims, wherein a centring finger (16) is used to ensure the positioning of the first module in relation to the second module.
EP13306186.1A 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 System for assembling a compact antenna Active EP2843760B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP13306186.1A EP2843760B1 (en) 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 System for assembling a compact antenna

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP13306186.1A EP2843760B1 (en) 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 System for assembling a compact antenna

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2843760A1 EP2843760A1 (en) 2015-03-04
EP2843760B1 true EP2843760B1 (en) 2016-06-15

Family

ID=49165693

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP13306186.1A Active EP2843760B1 (en) 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 System for assembling a compact antenna

Country Status (1)

Country Link
EP (1) EP2843760B1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN109301501A (en) * 2018-10-30 2019-02-01 哈尔滨工业大学 A kind of antenna arrays of radar docking stabilising arrangement and method

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107658540B (en) * 2017-09-13 2024-04-05 广州海格通信集团股份有限公司 Antenna of mobile satellite communication equipment terminal

Family Cites Families (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6361007B1 (en) * 2000-01-14 2002-03-26 Xircom Wireless, Inc. Mounting bracket for PCS and other antennas
US6222504B1 (en) * 2000-01-14 2001-04-24 Omnipoint Corporation Adjustable antenna mount with rotatable antenna brackets for PCS and other antennas
FI20055285A (en) * 2005-06-03 2006-12-04 Filtronic Comtek Oy Arrangements for controlling a base station antenna

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN109301501A (en) * 2018-10-30 2019-02-01 哈尔滨工业大学 A kind of antenna arrays of radar docking stabilising arrangement and method
CN109301501B (en) * 2018-10-30 2020-06-30 哈尔滨工业大学 Radar antenna array surface butt joint stabilizing device and method

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP2843760A1 (en) 2015-03-04

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
FR2734442A1 (en) RADIOTELEPHONE HAVING INDEPENDENT JOINT
EP2156511A1 (en) Omnidirectional volumetric antenna
EP1908148B1 (en) Electrical contact between high or medium voltage apparatuses that is capable of swiveling
EP2843761B1 (en) Compact antenna system
EP1246298A1 (en) Multiband antenna for telecommunications
FR2517626A1 (en) ORBITAL SPACE ENGINE, IN PARTICULAR SATELLITE, WITH MULTIPLE MISSIONS
FR2845829A1 (en) MULTI-BAND RING FIREPLACE DUAL REFLECTOR ANTENNA SYSTEM
EP2843760B1 (en) System for assembling a compact antenna
WO2016102707A1 (en) Sleeve for protecting and ballasting a pipe, in particular in an underwater environment, and device comprising at least two such sleeves rigidly connected to each other
CA2500990A1 (en) 3-d reflector antenna for forming beams in different frequency bands
FR3071363A1 (en) ROTATING ANTENNA FOR ROTARY ANTENNA AND ROTARY ANTENNA COMPRISING SUCH A JOINT
EP0934608A1 (en) Antenna system for portable radiotelephone station
EP3340369B1 (en) Architecture for deployable source block, compact antenna and satellite comprising such an architecture
WO2004001902A1 (en) Double polarization dual-band radiating device
WO2011054669A1 (en) Mobile-beam antenna mounting
FR2932016A1 (en) SELF-SUPPORTING ANTENNA FOR BASE STATION AND ASSEMBLY FOR ANTENNA SYSTEM INTEGRATING SUCH ANTENNA.
EP2772985B1 (en) System for attaching a planar radome to the concave reflector of an antenna
EP3900107B1 (en) Naval platform mast
CA3018003A1 (en) Biaxial antenna comprising a first fixed part, a second rotary part and a rotary joint
EP2683028B1 (en) Antenna system
EP2712019B1 (en) Device for attaching a radome to a parabolic reflector of an antenna
FR3042653A1 (en) COMPACT ANTENNA WITH MODULAR BEAM OPENING
EP3902059A1 (en) Directional broadband antenna with longitudinal transmission
WO2015136178A1 (en) Antenna module for motor vehicle
WO2003055004A1 (en) Waveguide in two end-to-end assembled parts

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20130830

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

R17P Request for examination filed (corrected)

Effective date: 20150904

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20160111

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 806908

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20160715

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602013008561

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 4

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20160615

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160915

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 806908

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20160615

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160916

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160831

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161015

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161017

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602013008561

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160831

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160831

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20170316

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160830

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 5

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160830

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20130830

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 6

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20160615

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20230706

Year of fee payment: 11

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20230703

Year of fee payment: 11

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20230705

Year of fee payment: 11