EP3301755A1 - Dispositif de transmission radio de données de consommation et/ou de données d'état - Google Patents

Dispositif de transmission radio de données de consommation et/ou de données d'état Download PDF

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EP3301755A1
EP3301755A1 EP17001475.7A EP17001475A EP3301755A1 EP 3301755 A1 EP3301755 A1 EP 3301755A1 EP 17001475 A EP17001475 A EP 17001475A EP 3301755 A1 EP3301755 A1 EP 3301755A1
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Simon SCHRÖTER
Michael Sonnenberger
Roland Gottschalk
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/2208—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles associated with components used in interrogation type services, i.e. in systems for information exchange between an interrogator/reader and a tag/transponder, e.g. in Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] systems
    • H01Q1/2233—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles associated with components used in interrogation type services, i.e. in systems for information exchange between an interrogator/reader and a tag/transponder, e.g. in Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] systems used in consumption-meter devices, e.g. electricity, gas or water meters
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01Q1/242—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for hand-held use
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/36—Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella; Particular materials used therewith

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  • the present invention relates to an arrangement for radio transmission of consumption data and / or status data according to the preamble of claim 1 and of claim 9.
  • the present invention relates to an antenna structure for use in an arrangement according to the preamble of claim 10.
  • Smart metering devices also known as smart meters, are consumption meters located in a supply network, eg. As for energy, electricity, gas or water, which show the actual connection consumption the actual consumption and are integrated into a communication network. Smart meters have the advantage of eliminating manual readings of meter readings and allowing the utility to make shorter-term billing according to actual consumption. By means of short-term reading intervals, a more precise coupling of the retail tariffs to the development of the stock market prices is possible. Also, utility networks can be utilized much better.
  • Measurement data can z. B. via the power grid (Power Line) or via mobile technology in the form of data packets or telegrams are read. Furthermore, the measurement data can thereby be integrated into a local network.
  • the consumption meters are usually assigned communication modules that are in the field of consumption meters are installed.
  • the communication modules usually have a permanently pre-installed transmitting and receiving unit and an integrated antenna for sending and receiving the data packets.
  • the consumption meters and the associated communication module are arranged within a housing in order to protect the consumption meter and its communication module against manipulation and destruction.
  • the mostly massive designed housing influence the radiation characteristics of the antenna of the communication module.
  • the transmission quality can be greatly reduced.
  • the integrated antenna of a communication module depending on the antenna type and design of the respective communication module, can cause a poorer transmission quality.
  • the CA 2 794 596 A1 describes a dielectric housing cover for a smart meter with integrated antenna.
  • the antenna is integrated into the housing cover to protect the antenna from destruction and tampering.
  • the antenna contact of the antenna which is attached to the housing cover, in this case is coupled to the radio module electrically or electromagnetically via a contact on the measuring device.
  • the radiation properties of the described antenna are z. B. significantly affected by nearby metal objects, whereby the transmission quality of the radio module is deteriorated.
  • the dimension of the antenna cover integrated in the housing cover of the smart meter can only be changed to a limited extent due to the reduced space available, as a result of which only certain and, as a rule, less powerful antennas can be used.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement by means of which the radiation properties of an antenna of a communication module are improved, which is space-saving and cost-effective and can be easily installed and retrofitted.
  • an arrangement for radio transmission of consumption data and / or status data for improving the emission properties of an integrated antenna of a communication module, which comprises an external antenna structure which interacts with the antenna of the communication module.
  • the arrangement comprises at least one electrically conductive external antenna structure which is galvanically isolated from the antenna, i. H. there is no electrical conduction between the antenna structure and the antenna.
  • the antenna structure is in this case designed such that it generates an electromagnetic field by the radiated from the antenna electromagnetic waves, which the radiation characteristics of the arrangement for radio transmission, such. As the radiated power, the range or the like, modified.
  • the electromagnetic field generated by the external antenna structure increases the radiated power of the radio transmission arrangement and accordingly improves the transmission quality.
  • the arrangement with the antenna structure produces a more uniform emission in all spatial directions than an arrangement without the antenna structure according to the invention.
  • the antenna structure is arranged such that the electric field of the antenna structure is directed substantially perpendicular to the electric field of the antenna.
  • the antenna efficiency can be increased by improving the directional diagram in the far field so that the radiation is uniform in all spatial directions. For example, a vertical polarization of the antenna, ie with perpendicular to the earth's surface extending electric field, with a horizontal polarization, ie parallel to the earth's surface extending electric field, superimposed, whereby the range of the communication module or the antenna is considerably increased.
  • the antenna structure is resonant to the operating frequency of the communication module. This results in the advantage that the antenna structure is excited by the radiated waves of the antenna of the communication module and thereby the emission power is amplified.
  • the antenna structure may have a flat two-dimensional orientation.
  • the antenna structure can be produced in a simple manner as a stamped component and can be retrofitted flexibly in existing systems.
  • the antenna structure is made of metal, in particular of sheet metal.
  • the antenna structure has by such a configuration optimal radiation properties and can be excited in a simple manner by the radiated waves of the antenna.
  • the antenna structure is robust, inexpensive and easy to manufacture. Conveniently, it can therefore be made variable in its outer shape and can be assembled in a simple manner for any housing format.
  • the antenna structure may have a meandering shape.
  • an optimal amplification of the radiation of the antenna can be achieved.
  • the directional diagram of the antenna can be designed specifically, so that a uniform radiation, d. H. an almost identical radiation in all directions is generated.
  • the antenna structure preferably has elongate elements arranged parallel to one another. As a result of this parallel arrangement, the most homogeneous possible electromagnetic field can be generated, whereby a uniform and therefore easy to align radiation can be achieved.
  • the elongated elements can be connected to one another via end-side openings and / or webs. Due to the orientation of the antenna structure or the elongated elements, for. B. in vertical or horizontal orientation, the orientation of the electromagnetic field of the antenna structure can be aligned.
  • the antenna structure may have a depth of less than 1 mm, preferably less than 0.3 mm.
  • the antenna structure can be installed in a simple manner in the region of the communication module or of the housing.
  • the antenna structure may be at least partially encapsulated with plastic. This results in the advantage that the antenna structure is extremely stable and can be protected against moisture.
  • the antenna structure can also be integrated during the manufacture of the housing, so that the antenna structure forms an integral part of the housing.
  • the antenna structure can also in already provided for the consumption meter or the communication module accessories such.
  • the consumption meter or the communication module accessories such as a wall holder or the like, integrated or poured. This eliminates the need for a dedicated accessory for the antenna structure.
  • the antenna structure also claimed in a subordinate manner, can be configured in such a way that the electromagnetic field generated by the external antenna structure excites metallic components arranged in the vicinity of the antenna structure.
  • metallic components arranged in the vicinity of the antenna structure.
  • metallic pipe installations and / or cables also contribute positively to the radiation performance and the antenna efficiency, whereby the radiation properties of the antenna are modified.
  • an antenna structure for use on a communication module.
  • the antenna structure in this case has a flat two-dimensional orientation, is meander-shaped and comprises mutually parallel, elongated elements, wherein preferably two of the elongated elements are connected to each other via a widening.
  • the spacers are preferably rectangular flat areas, which are arranged on the front sides of the antenna structure.
  • the antenna structure is made of oscillatory material, preferably of metal, in particular of sheet metal.
  • the antenna structure may have integrated mechanical fastening means, in particular retaining clips ("clip-on").
  • the fastening means By means of the fastening means, the antenna structure can be easily mounted and retrofitted.
  • the fastening means are fastened directly to the antenna structure or to a casting surrounding the antenna structure. Further, the fasteners may be attached after curing of the potting compound to this or already placed during the potting to simplify the assembly process yet.
  • the dimensions of the antenna structure with respect to their height and width at least substantially correspond to the dimensions of the communication module.
  • Reference numeral 1 in Fig. 1 refers to a counter installation for consumption data acquisition and transmission according to the prior art.
  • the meter installation 1 comprises a, preferably made of plastic or metal, manufactured housing 2, which is open to the front and can be closed by a door 3.
  • a consumption meter 4 is housed in the housing 2.
  • the consumption meter 4 it may be in accordance with Fig. 1
  • a gas meter which by means of a connecting device 9 shown in dashed lines in a gas supply network, for. B. in the gas supply network of a household can be installed.
  • the gas meter can determine the gas consumption of the household and display it via the meter reading 8.
  • the housing 2 and the door 3 are here preferably made of metal, plastic or the like to protect against manipulation and / or damage.
  • the gas meter or the consumption meter 4 is connected via a short cable 7 to a communication module 5.
  • the communication module 5 can in this case the determined by the consumption meter 4 data such. B. the current count, average consumption, temperature or the like, store on a data memory 12.
  • a transmitting and receiving unit 13 of the communication module 5 can access the data memory 12 and transmit the data via an integrated antenna 6.
  • the antenna 6 is in this case usually linearly polarized and can either a vertical polarization, d. H. with perpendicular to the earth's surface electric field, or a horizontal polarization, d. H. with running parallel to the earth's surface electric field.
  • the antenna 6 the data from the transmitting and receiving unit 13 wirelessly within a communication system (not shown) are transmitted.
  • the integrated into the communication module 5 antenna 6 interacts with nearby metal parts such.
  • the connection device 9 or the pipe installation whereby the radiation properties of the antenna can be adversely affected.
  • the directional diagram of the antenna can thereby be aligned in such a way that the range is reduced enormously.
  • the wireless data transmission between the communication module 5 and, not shown, higher-level communication system via radio can in this case first be collected and temporarily stored via a central data collector (also not shown) before they either have a fixed connection, such. As LAN or Powerline, or a wireless connection, such. B. radio, are transmitted to a higher-level data center of the communication system.
  • the transmission quality of the integrated antenna 6 is improved by means of an external antenna structure 10 which is not galvanically connected to the communication module 5.
  • a first embodiment of the external antenna structure 10 according to the invention is shown in FIG Fig. 2 shown.
  • Reference numeral 10 in Fig. 2 denotes the external antenna structure that can be installed in the area of the communication module 5.
  • the configuration and the dimensions of the antenna structure 10 can be adapted individually to the respective installation situation or a specific radio frequency.
  • the antenna structure 10 is as in FIG Fig. 2 shown substantially two-dimensionally oriented, that is, it extends substantially in height and width. In depth it is only a few millimeters thick (preferably ⁇ 0.3 mm).
  • the external antenna structure 10 is meandered and has elongate elements 15 and extensions 16 arranged in parallel, which connect the elements 15 to each other at the end, thereby forming a continuous antenna structure 10 comprising two ends.
  • the antenna structure 10 holding elements or mechanical fastening means (in Fig. 2 not shown), such as.
  • clips, clips or tape which are attached in a simple manner to the antenna structure 10 or as an integral part of the antenna structure 10 during the manufacturing process (eg punching) are made.
  • Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of a meter installation 1 with an inventive arrangement for radio transmission.
  • the integrated units of the communication module 5 are in for simplicity Fig. 3 not shown.
  • the external antenna structure 10 is fixedly mounted.
  • the antenna structure 10 can in this case be fastened to the communication module 5 or else to the housing 2. It is galvanically isolated from the communication module 5 and from the housing 2. This can be z. Example by means of an adhesive bond and / or a clip connection ("clip-on antenna structure").
  • the external antenna structure 10 substantially corresponds in its height and width to the dimensions of the communication module 5 and is arranged flat behind the communication module 5.
  • the antenna structure 10 is dimensioned to be resonant at the operating frequency of the communication module 5, i. H. that it can be well coupled to the internal antenna 6 of the communication module 5.
  • the coupling here describes the interaction between antenna structure 10 and antenna 6, due to the excitation of the antenna structure 10 by the antenna 6.
  • the radiation characteristics of the internal antenna 6 can be improved by increasing the radiated power of the antenna 6 through the external antenna structure 10, which manifests itself in an increase in antenna efficiency.
  • the directional diagram in the far field, d. H. the relative identity of the energy radiation or the electric or magnetic field strength in the far field, to the effect that the intensity of the energy dissipation is uniformly distributed in all spatial directions.
  • the electric field of the antenna structure 10 may extend substantially perpendicular to the electric field of the antenna 6.
  • the external antenna structure 10 can also change the near field in the immediate vicinity of the communication module 5.
  • the antenna structure 10 can be designed in such a way that (metal) parts of the meter installation 1 located in the vicinity of the antenna structure 10 are excited so that they likewise contribute positively to the radiation.
  • z. B. the metal housing of the consumption meter 4, the metal connection device 9 or the pipe installation can be used to improve the radiation.
  • the housing of the consumption meter 4 can be excited to oscillate, which thus acts as part of the antenna 6.
  • the antenna efficiency and the directional diagram of the antenna 6 are additionally improved by a more uniform emission in both linear polarization directions.
  • Reference numeral 10 in Fig. 4 denotes the external antenna structure according to the invention.
  • the external antenna structure 10 is in this case with a potting compound 11 based on plastic, z. B. casting resin, potted to the antenna structure 10, such. As to prevent aging due to moisture and pollution.
  • the potting compound 11 is in this case selected such that it cures quickly after casting and has good durability properties.
  • the antenna structure 10 as a mechanical fastening means on the potting compound 11 attached brackets 14, to attach the antenna structure 10, for example, on the communication module 5 by clipping ("clip-on").

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