EP3304641B1 - Antenna module for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

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EP3304641B1
EP3304641B1 EP16723071.3A EP16723071A EP3304641B1 EP 3304641 B1 EP3304641 B1 EP 3304641B1 EP 16723071 A EP16723071 A EP 16723071A EP 3304641 B1 EP3304641 B1 EP 3304641B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
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    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
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    • H01Q1/325—Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles characterised by the location of the antenna on the vehicle
    • H01Q1/3275—Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles characterised by the location of the antenna on the vehicle mounted on a horizontal surface of the vehicle, e.g. on roof, hood, trunk

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  • the invention relates to an antenna module for a motor vehicle.
  • DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 and DE 10 2013 206519 A1 each describe an antenna module for a roof of a motor vehicle.
  • One object of the invention is to optimize an antenna module.
  • the object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1.
  • Particularly advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims and the description of exemplary embodiments.
  • Antennas designed integrated with an outer cover of an antenna module can enable alternative configurations.
  • at least one antenna (partially or completely) in an outer cover (outermost cover of the antenna module, e.g. in the form of a hood, in which a protective hood can also be located) of the antenna module can, as an alternative embodiment, also use a small through recess (roof hole in the vehicle roof) and, in doing so, be relatively independent of any influence of possible antenna distances in a cover that may be provided in the diameter of the roof hole on a service be dependent on the required antenna performance.
  • one, several or all antennas of the antenna module can be arranged inside the outer cover of the antenna module and outside a protective hood located inside the outer cover of the antenna module if a protective hood is provided to protect elements located therein.
  • At least one of the antennas of the antenna module in particular a GNSS antenna and / or SDARS antenna, can be provided or in an antenna box of the antenna module below the vehicle roof of a motor vehicle and / or in an antenna box of the antenna module despite the attachment of one or more antennas in the outer cover be arranged insofar as it would be more favorable for these antennas.
  • At least one extension element of a protective hood within the outer cover is designed to have antenna connection elements of the at least one present integrated in the outer cover To efficiently guide the antenna at connection points on a board of the antenna module.
  • the outer cover has one or more extension elements which are formed in one piece with the outer cover or can be connected to the outer cover to form a single part, or a part that can be plugged into the outer cover separate from the outer cover, a one-piece construction is efficiently possible.
  • a protective cap located at least in the area above a vehicle roof within the outer cover, such a protective cap can in particular be used to cover antennas on an antenna box of the antenna module and / or to fix the antenna module on the vehicle roof of a motor vehicle be provided.
  • At least one coaxial connection in particular in the form of a cable, between at least one antenna in the outer cover and a connection on a circuit board that can be or is arranged below the vehicle roof with a circuit (preferably with at least one receiver and / or at least one Transmitter and / or at least one transceiver) is provided, good shielding is possible in their area.
  • a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board with a circuit e.g. in a so-called tuner box
  • a circuit e.g. in a so-called tuner box
  • a telescopic element that can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed (also as a Slider) is provided, this enables a variable Construction.
  • a telescopic element which is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board integrated in particular in an antenna box of the antenna module and which can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed, is locked in the protective hood of the antenna module, in particular, its losing can be avoided.
  • telescopic element can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or in its installed state in its movement length by a click mechanism or stop is limited, this can be helpful during assembly.
  • a detachable contact is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a telescopic element (slider) which is provided, in particular in a circuit board integrated in an antenna box of the antenna module and which can be pulled out vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed efficiently support repairs.
  • a telescopic element made of at least on the outside plastic with or without a metal, which is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board integrated in particular in the chassis of the antenna module, which can be pulled out vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or in the installed state Element is formed at its end, this can be easily produced and / or contacted.
  • a deformation and / or lateral kinking of an inner conductor in its longitudinal direction is a deformation between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board integrated in particular in an antenna box of the antenna module, telescopic element which can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board, this can enable variable and stable contact.
  • one or more amplifiers are or are integrated within a protective hood within the outer cover, in particular on an additional board each with a connection to an antenna of the outer cover, this can enable reinforcement there.
  • an additional board is provided in an antenna box area of the antenna module, which is contacted with a main board, in particular with the aid of a board-to-board connector (or board-to-board connector), in particular for a connection between a Antenna in the outer cover and a motherboard with the help of an additional board, this can enable an efficient construction.
  • the outer cover is the outermost cover and / or hood of the antenna module above a vehicle roof.
  • Fig. 4 shows (as e.g. in DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 which is part of the application by reference (incorporated by reference)) simplifying an antenna module ATM on a vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle KRA.
  • Fig. 1 shows an antenna module ATM for an embodiment of the invention, which can be or is mounted on a vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle (e.g. a car), for example part of the antenna module ATM in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle and part of the antenna module ATM in an area BOTTOM below the vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle through a (through) recess (e.g. a drilled or milled (through) hole) LOC can be mechanically and / or electrically connected to one another through the vehicle roof FZD.
  • a motor vehicle e.g. a car
  • Fig. 1 has a (all-round) closed antenna box ATM of the antenna module ATM in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD, a main board HPT, as well as a protective hood SHB partly located in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD and partly located in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD .
  • a protective hood SHB can have antennas and / or electronics (such as amplifiers) and / or circuit boards, in particular in the passage recess LOC of the vehicle roof FZD and / or below and / or above the vehicle roof FZD against e.g. Protect mechanical influences and / or dirt and / or moisture.
  • the antenna box ATM can e.g. be attached to a motor vehicle roof that the outer cover AUS and the protective hood SHB (here in particular located completely above OBE of the vehicle roof FZD) are fastened to one another (locked, screwed, glued, etc.) and / or that the outer cover AUS on The vehicle roof FZD is fastened (locked, screwed, glued, etc.) and / or that the protective hood SHB is fastened (locked, screwed, glued, clamped, etc.) in the through recess LOC vehicle roof FZD and / or in particular (e.g. only) that the antenna box ATB is attached to the vehicle roof FZD from below (locked, screwed, glued, etc.).
  • shielding plates ASB for e.g. circuits and / or internal (i.e. inside the motor vehicle and / or in particular below UNT of the vehicle roof FZD) antenna elements in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD ANTINT (such as in particular a GNSS antenna and / or SDARS antenna) is provided.
  • Fig. 1 there is an outer cover AUS (eg in the form of a hood) of the antenna module ATM with antennas ANTAUS partially or (here) fully integrated therein (partially or completely in length) in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD. It also surrounds the upper area OBE of the protective hood SHB.
  • AUS eg in the form of a hood
  • connection element ANTANS at the lower end here
  • an antenna ANTAUS of the outer cover AUS can, for example, each run through (possibly sealed) recesses SHBA above and / or laterally in the housing of the protective cover SHB of the antenna module ATM and, if necessary, be locked in this , for example also in that the free end of a connection element ANTANS of an antenna ANTAUS (integrated in the outer cover AUS) has a deformation at the end and / or lateral to its longitudinal direction Has kink ANTABK.
  • Fig. 1 is (each) between a connection element ANTABK (at the lower end here) of an antenna ANTAUS of the outer cover AUS and a (main) circuit board HPT (here in the so-called tuner box) integrated in particular in an antenna box ATB of the antenna module ATM, at least one in each case Extendable telescopic element SLI (can also be referred to as a slider) lengthways and / or when installed vertically (in the direction of the arrow SLIBEW).
  • connection element ANTABK at the lower end here
  • HPT here in the so-called tuner box
  • SLI Extendable telescopic element SLI (can also be referred to as a slider) lengthways and / or when installed vertically (in the direction of the arrow SLIBEW).
  • a telescopic element (slider) SLI runs e.g. each through a passage recess HPTLOC of the main board HPT and / or passage recess ATBLOC of the lower casing of the antenna box ATB, and is locked here within the protective hood SHB of the antenna module ATM (e.g. by a kink of its possibly flexible end).
  • connection element ANTANS of an antenna ANTAUS in the outer cover AUS and a telescopic element (slider) SLI which is provided, in particular in a (main) board HPT integrated in an antenna box ATB of the antenna module ATM, is provided in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed a detachable contact is provided.
  • a deformation and / or a lateral kink SLI-ABK of an inner conductor SLI-ANS (and / or an antenna) can contact a connection element ANTANK of an antenna ANTAUS (the outer cover AUS) (e.g. by moving in the direction of the arrow SLIBEW). and with the HPT board (and / or circuit elements on it) connect.
  • a telescopic element SLI is here made of plastic with or without a metallic element at its end SLIABK.
  • One or more of the antennas ANTSHU of the antenna module ATM can also be located inside the protective hood SHB (here in the OBE area above the vehicle roof FZD).
  • Fig. 2 has a further exemplary embodiment according to the invention of an antenna module ATM with an antenna ATAUS completely or partially integrated in an outer cover AUS above OBE of a vehicle roof FZD.
  • the antenna module ATM also has an (inner) protective hood SHB (within an outer cover AUS) that is partially located in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD, partially located in a through recess LOC in the vehicle roof FZD and partially located in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD (of antennas and / or connectors and / or boards).
  • SHB within an outer cover AUS
  • the antenna module ATM has i.a. also a closed antenna box ATB with a main board HPT in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD.
  • board-to-board connectors (board-to-board connector) BtB are also provided on the main board HPT, which here connect the main board HPT of the antenna box ATB with (one or here) several additional boards ZPT (e.g. at or above the OBE of the Vehicle roof FZD) mechanically and / or (for example formed coaxially with a conductor therein) electrically conductively connect.
  • additional boards ZPT is here in each case one of the antennas integrated in the outer cover contacted ANTAUS.
  • One of the antennas ANTAUS integrated in the outer cover (completely or partially) and the main board HPT are contacted via the additional boards ZPT.
  • At least one electronic element such as e.g. a (pre) amplifier can be arranged.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the invention with an antenna module ATM in perspective, which has elements as in the aforementioned embodiments.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Antennenmodul für ein Kraftfahrzeug.The invention relates to an antenna module for a motor vehicle.

DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 und DE 10 2013 206519 A1 beschreiben jeweils ein Antennenmodul für ein Dach eines Kraftfahrzeugs. DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 and DE 10 2013 206519 A1 each describe an antenna module for a roof of a motor vehicle.

Eine Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Antennenmodul zu optimieren. Die Aufgabe wird durch den Gegenstand des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Besonders vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen und der Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen angegeben.One object of the invention is to optimize an antenna module. The object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1. Particularly advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims and the description of exemplary embodiments.

Mit einer Außenabdeckung eines Antennenmoduls integriert ausgebildete Antennen können alternative Ausgestaltungen ermöglichen. Z.B. anstatt wie in DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 die Antennen in einer unterhalb eines Fahrzeugdachs montierten Schutzhaube eines Antennenmoduls anzuordnen, nun nach Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung mindestens eine Antenne (teilweise oder vollständig) in einer Außenabdeckung (äußersten Abdeckung des Antennenmoduls, z.B. in Form einer Haube, in der sich auch eine Schutzhaube befinden kann) des Antennenmoduls anzuordnen, kann als alternative Ausgestaltung auch eine kleine Durchgangsausnehmung (Dachloch im Kfz-Fahrzeugdach) verwenden und dabei relativ unabhängig von einem ggf. Einfluss von möglichen Antennen-Abständen in einer ggf. im Dachloch-Durchmesser vorgesehen Abdeckhaube auf eine ggf. Dienst-abhängig geforderte Antennenperformanz sein.Antennas designed integrated with an outer cover of an antenna module can enable alternative configurations. For example, instead of as in DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 to arrange the antennas in a protective hood of an antenna module mounted below a vehicle roof, now according to embodiments of the invention at least one antenna (partially or completely) in an outer cover (outermost cover of the antenna module, e.g. in the form of a hood, in which a protective hood can also be located) of the antenna module can, as an alternative embodiment, also use a small through recess (roof hole in the vehicle roof) and, in doing so, be relatively independent of any influence of possible antenna distances in a cover that may be provided in the diameter of the roof hole on a service be dependent on the required antenna performance.

Zu einigen vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung gemäß den Unteransprüchen:
Insbesondere können nach vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung eine, mehrere oder alle Antennen des Antennenmoduls innerhalb der Außenabdeckung des Antennenmoduls und außerhalb einer innerhalb der Außenabdeckung des Antennenmoduls befindlichen Schutzhaube angeordnet sein, wenn eine Schutzhaube zum Schutz von darin befindlichen Elementen vorgesehen ist.To some advantageous embodiments of the invention according to the subclaims:
In particular, according to advantageous embodiments of the According to the invention, one, several or all antennas of the antenna module can be arranged inside the outer cover of the antenna module and outside a protective hood located inside the outer cover of the antenna module if a protective hood is provided to protect elements located therein.

Nach vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung kann trotz einer Anbringung einer oder mehrerer Antennen in der Außenabdeckung mindestens eine der Antennen des Antennenmoduls, insbesondere eine GNSS-Antenne und/oder SDARS-Antenne, unterhalb des Fahrzeugdachs eines Kraftfahrzeugs und/oder in einer Antennenbox des Antennenmoduls vorgesehen oder angeordnet sein, insoweit es für diese Antennen günstiger wäre.According to advantageous refinements of the invention, at least one of the antennas of the antenna module, in particular a GNSS antenna and / or SDARS antenna, can be provided or in an antenna box of the antenna module below the vehicle roof of a motor vehicle and / or in an antenna box of the antenna module despite the attachment of one or more antennas in the outer cover be arranged insofar as it would be more favorable for these antennas.

Nach vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung kann z.B. mindestens eine Antenne des Antennenmoduls in der Außenabdeckung des Antennenmoduls insofern (mit der Außenabdeckung) integriert ausgebildet sein,

  • dass eine oder mehrere der Antennen auf einer Folie aufgedruckt und/oder in der Außenabdeckung (z.B. relativ einfach anbringbar) geklebt und/oder befestigt sind,
  • und/oder dass eine oder mehrere der (vorzugsweise als gestanzte Teile ausgebildeten) Antennen in der Außenabdeckung (z.B. relativ geschützt) eingebettet oder (z.B. relativ einfach anbringbar) mit einer Halterung an der Außenabdeckung gehalten sind,
  • und/oder dass eine oder mehrere der Antennen als vorteilhaftes MID (MID = "molded interconnect device") auf einer Innenseite der Außenabdeckung aufgebracht sind.
According to advantageous embodiments of the invention, for example, at least one antenna of the antenna module can be designed to be integrated (with the outer cover) in the outer cover of the antenna module,
  • that one or more of the antennas are printed on a film and / or glued and / or attached in the outer cover (e.g. relatively easy to attach),
  • and / or that one or more of the antennas (preferably designed as stamped parts) are embedded in the outer cover (e.g. relatively protected) or (e.g. relatively easy to attach) are held on the outer cover with a holder,
  • and / or that one or more of the antennas are applied as an advantageous MID (“molded interconnect device”) on an inside of the outer cover.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist mindestens ein Verlängerungselement einer Schutzhaube innerhalb der Außenabdeckung dazu ausgebildet, Antennenanschlusselemente der mindestens einen in der Außenabdeckung integriert vorhandenen Antenne effizient an Verbindungsstellen einer Platine des Antennenmoduls zu führen.According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one extension element of a protective hood within the outer cover is designed to have antenna connection elements of the at least one present integrated in the outer cover To efficiently guide the antenna at connection points on a board of the antenna module.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung die Außenabdeckung ein oder mehrere Verlängerungselemente aufweist, die mit der Außenabdeckung ausgebildet einteilig oder mit der Außenabdeckung zu einem einzigen Teil verbindbar oder ein zur der Außenabdeckung separates in die Außenabdeckung einsteckbares Teil sind, ist effizient ein einteiliger Aufbau möglich.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, the outer cover has one or more extension elements which are formed in one piece with the outer cover or can be connected to the outer cover to form a single part, or a part that can be plugged into the outer cover separate from the outer cover, a one-piece construction is efficiently possible.

Insoweit nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung außer einer Außenabdeckung auch eine zumindest im Bereich oberhalb eines Fahrzeugdachs innerhalb der Außenabdeckung befindliche Schutzkappe vorgesehen ist, kann insbesondere eine solche Schutzkappe zur Abdeckung von Antennen auf einer Antennenbox des Antennenmoduls und/oder zur Fixierung des Antennenmoduls am Fahrzeugdach eines Kraftfahrzeugs vorgesehen sein.Insofar as, according to one embodiment of the invention, in addition to an outer cover, a protective cap located at least in the area above a vehicle roof within the outer cover is provided, such a protective cap can in particular be used to cover antennas on an antenna box of the antenna module and / or to fix the antenna module on the vehicle roof of a motor vehicle be provided.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung mindestens eine koaxiale Verbindung, insbesondere in Form eines Kabels, zwischen mindestens einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einem Anschluss an einer unterhalb des Fahrzeugdaches anordenbaren oder angeordneten Platine mit einer Schaltung (mit vorzugsweise mindestens einem Empfänger und/oder mindestens einem Sender und/oder mindestens einem Transceiver) vorgesehen ist, ist eine gute Abschirmung in deren Bereich möglich.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, at least one coaxial connection, in particular in the form of a cable, between at least one antenna in the outer cover and a connection on a circuit board that can be or is arranged below the vehicle roof with a circuit (preferably with at least one receiver and / or at least one Transmitter and / or at least one transceiver) is provided, good shielding is possible in their area.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung zwischen einem Anschlusselement einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einer insbesondere in einer Antennenbox des Antennenmoduls integrierten Platine mit einer Schaltung (z.B. in einer sogenannten Tunerbox) ein in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal ausziehbares Teleskopelement (auch als Slider bezeichnet) vorgesehen ist, ermöglicht dies einen variablen Aufbau.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board with a circuit (e.g. in a so-called tuner box) integrated in particular in an antenna box of the antenna module, a telescopic element that can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed (also as a Slider) is provided, this enables a variable Construction.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ein zwischen einem Anschlusselement einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einer insbesondere in einer Antennenbox des Antennenmoduls integrierten Platine vorgesehenes, in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal ausziehbares Teleskopelement (Slider) in der Schutzhaube des Antennenmoduls arretiert ist, kann insbesondere sein Verlieren vermieden werden.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, a telescopic element (slider), which is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board integrated in particular in an antenna box of the antenna module and which can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed, is locked in the protective hood of the antenna module, in particular, its losing can be avoided.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ein zwischen einem Anschlusselement einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einer insbesondere in einer Antennenbox des Antennenmoduls integrierten Platine vorgesehenes, in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal ausziehbares Teleskopelement (Slider) in seiner Bewegungslänge durch einen Klickmechanismus oder Anschlag begrenzt ist, kann dies bei der Montage hilfreich sein.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board integrated in particular in an antenna box of the antenna module, telescopic element (slider) can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or in its installed state in its movement length by a click mechanism or stop is limited, this can be helpful during assembly.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung zwischen einem Anschlusselement einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einem insbesondere in einer in einer Antennenbox des Antennenmoduls integrierten Platine vorgesehenen, in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal ausziehbaren Teleskopelement (Slider) eine lösbare Kontaktierung vorgesehen ist, kann dies effizient Reparaturen unterstützen.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, a detachable contact is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a telescopic element (slider) which is provided, in particular in a circuit board integrated in an antenna box of the antenna module and which can be pulled out vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed efficiently support repairs.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ein zwischen einem Anschlusselement einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einer insbesondere im Chassis des Antennenmoduls integrierten Platine vorgesehenes, in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal ausziehbares Teleskopelement (Slider) aus zumindest außenseitig Kunststoff mit oder ohne ein metallisches Element an seinem Ende ausgebildet ist, kann dies einfach herstellbar und/oder kontaktierbar sein.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, a telescopic element (slider) made of at least on the outside plastic with or without a metal, which is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board integrated in particular in the chassis of the antenna module, which can be pulled out vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or in the installed state Element is formed at its end, this can be easily produced and / or contacted.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung zwischen einem Anschlusselement einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einem insbesondere in einer Antennenbox des Antennenmoduls integrierten Platine vorgesehenen, in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal ausziehbaren Teleskopelement eine Deformierung und/oder zu dessen Längsrichtung seitliche Abknickung eines Innenleiters zwischen einem Anschlusselement einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einer Platine vorgesehen ist, kann dies eine variable und stabile Kontaktierung ermöglichen.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, a deformation and / or lateral kinking of an inner conductor in its longitudinal direction is a deformation between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board integrated in particular in an antenna box of the antenna module, telescopic element which can be extended vertically in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed is provided between a connection element of an antenna in the outer cover and a circuit board, this can enable variable and stable contact.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung innerhalb einer Schutzhaube innerhalb der Außenabdeckung ein oder mehrere Verstärker integriert ist oder sind, insbesondere auf je einer Zusatzplatine mit je einem Anschluss an je eine Antenne der Außenabdeckung, kann dies eine dortige Verstärkung ermöglichen.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, one or more amplifiers are or are integrated within a protective hood within the outer cover, in particular on an additional board each with a connection to an antenna of the outer cover, this can enable reinforcement there.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung eine Zusatzplatine in einer Antennenboxbereich des Antennenmoduls vorgesehen ist, die mit einer Hauptplatine insbesondere mit Hilfe eines Board-to-Board-Konnektors (oder Platine-zu-Platine-Verbinders) kontaktiert ist, insbesondere für eine Verbindung zwischen einer Antenne in der Außenabdeckung und einer Hauptplatine mit Hilfe einer Zusatzplatine, kann dies einen effizienten Aufbau ermöglichen.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, an additional board is provided in an antenna box area of the antenna module, which is contacted with a main board, in particular with the aid of a board-to-board connector (or board-to-board connector), in particular for a connection between a Antenna in the outer cover and a motherboard with the help of an additional board, this can enable an efficient construction.

Wenn nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung von den Elementen des Antennenmoduls nur die Schaltungsplatine (Tunerbox) am Fahrzeugdach befestigt ist, kann dies eine effiziente Montage ermöglichen.If, according to one embodiment of the invention, of the elements of the antenna module, only the circuit board (tuner box) is attached to the vehicle roof, this can enable efficient assembly.

Nach bevorzugten Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ist die Außenabdeckung die oberhalb eines Fahrzeugdachs äußerste Abdeckung und/oder Haube des Antennenmoduls.According to preferred embodiments of the invention, the outer cover is the outermost cover and / or hood of the antenna module above a vehicle roof.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von einigen Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung. Dabei zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 vereinfachend im Querschnitt ein Antennenmodul nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 2 vereinfachend im Querschnitt ein Antennenmodul nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 3 vereinfachend perspektivisch ein Antennenmodul nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 4 vereinfachend ein Antennenmodul auf einem Kraftfahrzeug.
Further features and advantages of the invention emerge from the following description of some exemplary embodiments of the invention. It shows:
  • Fig. 1 a simplified cross-section of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the invention,
  • Fig. 2 a simplified cross-section of an antenna module according to a further embodiment of the invention,
  • Fig. 3 a simplified perspective of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the invention,
  • Fig. 4 simplifying an antenna module on a motor vehicle.

Fig. 4 zeigt (wie z.B. in DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 , die durch Bezugnahme Teil der Anmeldung ist (incorporated by reference)) vereinfachend ein Antennenmodul ATM auf einem Fahrzeugdach FZD eines Kraftfahrzeugs KRA. Fig. 4 shows (as e.g. in DE 10 2012 208 303 B4 which is part of the application by reference (incorporated by reference)) simplifying an antenna module ATM on a vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle KRA.

Fig. 1 zeigt zu einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ein Antennenmodul ATM, welches an einem Fahrzeugdach FZD eines Kraftfahrzeugs (z.B. Autos) montierbar oder montiert ist, wobei z.B. ein Teil des Antennenmoduls ATM in einem Bereich OBE oberhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD eines Kraftfahrzeugs und ein Teil des Antennenmoduls ATM in einem Bereich UNT unterhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD eines Kraftfahrzeugs durch eine (Durchgangs-)Ausnehmung (z.B. ein gebohrtes oder gefrästes (Durchgangs-)Loch) LOC durch das Fahrzeugdach FZD mechanisch und/oder elektrisch miteinander verbunden sein können. Fig. 1 shows an antenna module ATM for an embodiment of the invention, which can be or is mounted on a vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle (e.g. a car), for example part of the antenna module ATM in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle and part of the antenna module ATM in an area BOTTOM below the vehicle roof FZD of a motor vehicle through a (through) recess (e.g. a drilled or milled (through) hole) LOC can be mechanically and / or electrically connected to one another through the vehicle roof FZD.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel in Fig. 1 weist eine (allseitig) geschlossene Antennenbox ATM des Antennenmoduls ATM in einem Bereich UNT unterhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD eine Hauptplatine HPT, sowie eine teilweise in einem Bereich UNT unterhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD befindliche und teilweise in einem Bereich OBE oberhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD befindliche abdeckende Schutzhaube SHB auf.In the embodiment in Fig. 1 has a (all-round) closed antenna box ATM of the antenna module ATM in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD, a main board HPT, as well as a protective hood SHB partly located in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD and partly located in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD .

Eine Schutzhaube SHB kann Antennen und/oder Elektronik (wie Verstärker) und/oder Platinen insbesondere in der Durchgangsausnehmung LOC des Fahrzeugdachs FZD und/oder unterhalb und/oder oberhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD gegen z.B. mechanische Einwirkungen und/oder Schmutz und/oder Nässe schützen.A protective hood SHB can have antennas and / or electronics (such as amplifiers) and / or circuit boards, in particular in the passage recess LOC of the vehicle roof FZD and / or below and / or above the vehicle roof FZD against e.g. Protect mechanical influences and / or dirt and / or moisture.

Die Antennenbox ATM kann z.B. damit an einem Kraftfahrzeug-Dach befestigt sein, dass die (hier insbesondere vollständig oberhalb OBE des Fahrzeugdachs FZD befindliche) äußere Abdeckung AUS und die Schutzhaube SHB aneinander befestigt (arretiert, verschraubt, verklebt etc.) sind und/oder dass die äußere Abdeckung AUS am Fahrzeugdach FZD befestigt (arretiert, verschraubt, verklebt etc.) ist und/oder dass die Schutzhaube SHB in der Durchgangsausnehmung LOC Fahrzeugdach FZD befestigt (arretiert, verschraubt, verklebt, geklemmt etc.) ist und/oder insbesondere (z.B. nur) dass die Antennenbox ATB von unten am Fahrzeugdach FZD befestigt (arretiert, verschraubt, verklebt etc.) ist.The antenna box ATM can e.g. be attached to a motor vehicle roof that the outer cover AUS and the protective hood SHB (here in particular located completely above OBE of the vehicle roof FZD) are fastened to one another (locked, screwed, glued, etc.) and / or that the outer cover AUS on The vehicle roof FZD is fastened (locked, screwed, glued, etc.) and / or that the protective hood SHB is fastened (locked, screwed, glued, clamped, etc.) in the through recess LOC vehicle roof FZD and / or in particular (e.g. only) that the antenna box ATB is attached to the vehicle roof FZD from below (locked, screwed, glued, etc.).

Auf der Hauptplatine HPT in der (auch als Chassis bezeichneten) Antennenbox ATM sind in einem Bereich UNT unterhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD Abschirmbleche ASB für z.B. Schaltungen und/oder interne (also innerhalb des Kraftfahrzeugs und/oder insbesondere unterhalb UNT des Fahrzeugdachs FZD) Antennenelemente ANTINT (wie z.B. insbesondere eine GNSS-Antenne und/oder SDARS-Antenne) vorgesehen.On the main board HPT in the antenna box ATM (also referred to as the chassis) there are shielding plates ASB for e.g. circuits and / or internal (i.e. inside the motor vehicle and / or in particular below UNT of the vehicle roof FZD) antenna elements in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD ANTINT (such as in particular a GNSS antenna and / or SDARS antenna) is provided.

In einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in Fig. 1 befindet sich eine Außenabdeckung AUS (z.B. in Form einer Haube) des Antennenmoduls ATM mit darin (in ihrer Länge teilweise oder vollständig) integrierten Antennen ANTAUS teilweise oder (hier) vollständig in einem Bereich OBE oberhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD. Sie umgibt dabei hier auch den oberen Bereich OBE der Schutzhaube SHB.In one embodiment of the invention in Fig. 1 there is an outer cover AUS (eg in the form of a hood) of the antenna module ATM with antennas ANTAUS partially or (here) fully integrated therein (partially or completely in length) in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD. It also surrounds the upper area OBE of the protective hood SHB.

Die Antennen ANTAUS können z.B. (aber nicht nur) insofern in die Außenabdeckung AUS integriert sein,

  • dass eine oder mehrere der Antennen ANTAUS auf einer Folie aufgedruckt und/oder in der Außenabdeckung AUS geklebt und/oder befestigt sind,
  • und/oder dass eine oder mehrere der (vorzugsweise als gestanzte Teile ausgebildeten) Antennen ANTAUS in der Außenabdeckung AUS eingebettet oder mit einer Halterung an der Außenabdeckung AUS gehalten sind,
  • und/oder dass eine oder mehrere der Antennen ANTAUS als vorteilhaftes MID (MID=molded interconnect (ed) device) auf einer Innenseite einer z.B. innen hohlen (z.B. als Blech oder Kunststoffhülle ausgebildeten) Außenabdeckung AUS aufgebracht sind.
The antennas ANTAUS can for example (but not only) be integrated into the outer cover AUS,
  • that one or more of the antennas ANTAUS are printed on a film and / or glued and / or attached in the outer cover AUS,
  • and / or that one or more of the antennas ANTAUS (preferably designed as stamped parts) are embedded in the outer cover AUS or are held on the outer cover AUS with a bracket,
  • and / or that one or more of the antennas ANTAUS are applied as an advantageous MID (MID = molded interconnect (ed) device) on an inside of an outer cover AUS, for example, which is hollow on the inside (for example, designed as a sheet metal or plastic cover).

Die freien Enden eines Anschlusselements ANTANS (am hier unteren Ende) einer Antenne ANTAUS der Außenabdeckung AUS können z.B. jeweils durch (ggf. abgedichtete) Ausnehmungen SHBA oben und/oder seitlich im Gehäuse der Schutzhaube SHB des Antennenmoduls ATM verlaufen und ggf. in dieser arretiert sein, z.B. auch indem das freie Ende eines Anschlusselement ANTANS einer (in der Außenabdeckung AUS integrierten) Antenne ANTAUS endseitig eine Deformierung und/oder zu seiner Längsrichtung seitliche Abknickung ANTABK aufweist.The free ends of a connection element ANTANS (at the lower end here) of an antenna ANTAUS of the outer cover AUS can, for example, each run through (possibly sealed) recesses SHBA above and / or laterally in the housing of the protective cover SHB of the antenna module ATM and, if necessary, be locked in this , for example also in that the free end of a connection element ANTANS of an antenna ANTAUS (integrated in the outer cover AUS) has a deformation at the end and / or lateral to its longitudinal direction Has kink ANTABK.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in Fig. 1 befindet sich (jeweils) zwischen einem Anschlusselement ANTABK (am hier unteren Ende) einer Antenne ANTAUS der Außenabdeckung AUS und einer insbesondere in einer Antennenbox ATB des Antennenmoduls ATM integrierten (Haupt-)Platine HPT (hier in der sogenannten Tunerbox) mindestens ein jeweils in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal (in Richtung des Pfeils SLIBEW) ausziehbares Teleskopelement SLI (auch als Slider bezeichenbar).In the embodiment of the invention in Fig. 1 is (each) between a connection element ANTABK (at the lower end here) of an antenna ANTAUS of the outer cover AUS and a (main) circuit board HPT (here in the so-called tuner box) integrated in particular in an antenna box ATB of the antenna module ATM, at least one in each case Extendable telescopic element SLI (can also be referred to as a slider) lengthways and / or when installed vertically (in the direction of the arrow SLIBEW).

Ein Teleskopelement (Slider) SLI verläuft z.B. jeweils durch eine Durchgangs-Ausnehmung HPTLOC der Hauptplatine HPT und/oder Durchgangs-Ausnehmung ATBLOC der unteren Umhüllung der Antennenbox ATB, und ist hier jeweils innerhalb der Schutzhaube SHB des Antennenmoduls ATM (z.B. durch eine Abknickung seines ggf. flexiblen Endes) arretiert.A telescopic element (slider) SLI runs e.g. each through a passage recess HPTLOC of the main board HPT and / or passage recess ATBLOC of the lower casing of the antenna box ATB, and is locked here within the protective hood SHB of the antenna module ATM (e.g. by a kink of its possibly flexible end).

Ein Teleskopelement (=Slider) SLI ist hier ferner jeweils in seiner Bewegungslänge durch einen Klickmechanismus oder einen Anschlag SLIANS begrenzt.A telescopic element (= slider) SLI is also limited in its movement length by a click mechanism or a stop SLIANS.

Zwischen einem Anschlusselement ANTANS einer Antenne ANTAUS in der Außenabdeckung AUS und einem insbesondere in einer in einer Antennenbox ATB des Antennenmoduls ATM integrierten (Haupt-) Platine HPT vorgesehenen, in seiner Längsrichtung und/oder im eingebauten Zustand vertikal ausziehbaren Teleskopelement (Slider) SLI ist hier eine lösbare Kontaktierung vorgesehen. Z.B. eine Deformierung und/oder zu dessen Längsrichtung endseitige seitliche Abknickung SLI-ABK eines Innenleiters SLI-ANS (und/oder einer Antenne) kann ein Anschlusselement ANTANK einer Antenne ANTAUS (der Außenabdeckung AUS) kontaktieren (z.B. durch Bewegung in Richtung des Pfeils SLIBEW) und mit der Platine HPT (und/oder Schaltungselementen darauf) verbinden.Between a connection element ANTANS of an antenna ANTAUS in the outer cover AUS and a telescopic element (slider) SLI which is provided, in particular in a (main) board HPT integrated in an antenna box ATB of the antenna module ATM, is provided in its longitudinal direction and / or when installed a detachable contact is provided. For example, a deformation and / or a lateral kink SLI-ABK of an inner conductor SLI-ANS (and / or an antenna) can contact a connection element ANTANK of an antenna ANTAUS (the outer cover AUS) (e.g. by moving in the direction of the arrow SLIBEW). and with the HPT board (and / or circuit elements on it) connect.

Ein Teleskopelement SLI ist hier aus Kunststoff mit oder ohne ein metallisches Element an seinem Ende SLIABK ausgebildet.A telescopic element SLI is here made of plastic with or without a metallic element at its end SLIABK.

Eine oder mehrere der Antennen ANTSHU des Antennenmoduls ATM, können sich auch (hier im Bereich OBE oberhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD) innerhalb der Schutzhaube SHB befinden.One or more of the antennas ANTSHU of the antenna module ATM can also be located inside the protective hood SHB (here in the OBE area above the vehicle roof FZD).

In Fig. 2 weist ein weiteres erfindungsgemäßes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Antennenmoduls ATM mit in einer Außenabdeckung AUS oberhalb OBE eines Fahrzeugdachs FZD vollständig oder teilweise integrierten Antenne ATAUS auf.In Fig. 2 has a further exemplary embodiment according to the invention of an antenna module ATM with an antenna ATAUS completely or partially integrated in an outer cover AUS above OBE of a vehicle roof FZD.

Das Antennenmodul ATM weist auch eine teilweise in einem Bereich UNT unterhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD befindliche, teilweise in einer Durchgangsausnehmung LOC im Fahrzeugdach FZD befindliche und teilweise in einem Bereich OBE oberhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD befindliche (innere) Schutzhaube SHB (innerhalb einer Außenabdeckung AUS) als Abdeckung (von Antennen und/oder Anschlüssen und/oder Platinen) auf.The antenna module ATM also has an (inner) protective hood SHB (within an outer cover AUS) that is partially located in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD, partially located in a through recess LOC in the vehicle roof FZD and partially located in an area OBE above the vehicle roof FZD (of antennas and / or connectors and / or boards).

Das Antennenmodul ATM weist u.a. auch eine geschlossene Antennenbox ATB mit in einem Bereich UNT unterhalb des Fahrzeugdachs FZD einer Hauptplatine HPT auf.The antenna module ATM has i.a. also a closed antenna box ATB with a main board HPT in an area UNT below the vehicle roof FZD.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel in Fig. 2 sind ferner auf der Hauptplatine HPT Board-to-Board-Konnektoren (Platine-zu-Platine-Verbinder) BtB vorgesehen, die hier die Hauptplatine HPT der Antennenbox ATB mit (einer oder hier) mehreren Zusatzplatinen ZPT (z.B. auf Höhe oder oberhalb OBE des Fahrzeugdachs FZD) mechanisch und/oder (z.B. koaxial mit einem Leiter darin ausgebildet) elektrisch leitend verbinden. Auf den Zusatzplatinen ZPT ist hier jeweils eine der in der Außenabdeckung integrierten Antennen ANTAUS kontaktiert.In the embodiment in Fig. 2 board-to-board connectors (board-to-board connector) BtB are also provided on the main board HPT, which here connect the main board HPT of the antenna box ATB with (one or here) several additional boards ZPT (e.g. at or above the OBE of the Vehicle roof FZD) mechanically and / or (for example formed coaxially with a conductor therein) electrically conductively connect. On the additional boards ZPT is here in each case one of the antennas integrated in the outer cover contacted ANTAUS.

Über die Zusatzplatinen ZPT sind hier jeweils eine der in der Außenabdeckung (vollständig oder teilweise) integrierten Antennen ANTAUS und die Hauptplatine HPT kontaktiert. Auf einer oder mehreren der Zusatzplatinen ZPT kann mindestens ein Elektronikelement wie z.B. ein (Vor-) Verstärker angeordnet sein.One of the antennas ANTAUS integrated in the outer cover (completely or partially) and the main board HPT are contacted via the additional boards ZPT. At least one electronic element, such as e.g. a (pre) amplifier can be arranged.

Fig. 3 verdeutlicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung mit einem Antennenmodul ATM perspektivisch, das Elemente wie in den vorgenannten Ausführungsbeispielen aufweist. Fig. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the invention with an antenna module ATM in perspective, which has elements as in the aforementioned embodiments.

BezugszeichenlisteList of reference symbols

  • ANTAUS Antennen in AUSANTAUS antennas in OFF
  • ANTABK seitliche AbknickungANTABK lateral bend
  • ANTANS Anschlusselement von ANTAUSANTANS connection element from ANTAUS
  • ANTINT innere Antenne auf HPTANTINT inner antenna on HPT
  • ANTSHU Antenne in SHBANTSHU antenna in SHB
  • ANTS AnschlusselementANTS connection element
  • ATB AntennenboxATB antenna box
  • ATM AntennenmodulATM antenna module
  • ATBLOC Durchgangs-AusnehmungATBLOC passage recess
  • AUS äußere Abdeckung (Haube)OFF outer cover (hood)
  • FZD FahrzeugdachFZD vehicle roof
  • HPT HauptplatineHPT motherboard
  • HPTLOC Durchgangs-Ausnehmung in HPTHPTLOC through recess in HPT
  • KRA KraftfahrzeugKRA motor vehicle
  • LOC (Durchgangs-)AusnehmungLOC (through) recess
  • OBE Bereich oberhalb FZDOBE area above FZD
  • SHB SchutzhaubeSHB protective cover
  • SHBA Ausnehmung in SHBSHBA recess in SHB
  • SLI Teleskopelement (Slider)SLI telescopic element (slider)
  • SLIBEW BewegungsrichtungSLIBEW direction of movement
  • SLI-ABK Abknickung von SLISLI-ABK Bend from SLI
  • SLIANS Anschlag von SLISLIANS stop by SLI
  • UNT Bereich unterhalb FZDUNT area below FZD
  • ZPT ZusatzplatinenZPT additional boards

Claims (20)

  1. Antenna module (ATM) for a vehicle roof (FZD),
    which antenna module (ATM) has an outer cover (AUS),
    which outer cover (AUS) is arrangeable over a vehicle roof (FZD) as the outermost cover of the antenna module (ATM) in a region (OBE) above the vehicle roof (FZD),
    wherein at least one antenna (ANTAUS) of the antenna module (ATM) is in a form integrated in the outer cover (AUS) of the antenna module (ATM),
    characterized in that
    there is provision inside the outer cover (AUS) for a protective hood (SHB), there is provision in the protective hood (SHB) for at least one telescopic element (SLI), at least one antenna (ANTAUS) present in a manner integrated in the outer cover (AUS) has antenna connection elements (ANTABK), the antenna module (ATM) has a circuit board (HPT), and the circuit board (HPT) has connecting points (SLIABK); wherein the at least one telescopic element (SLI) is designed to guide and/or make contact with the antenna connection elements (ANTABK) at the connecting points (SLIABK).
  2. Antenna module (ATM) according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    one or more antennas (ANTAUS) of the antenna module (ATM) are arranged inside the outer cover (AUS) of the antenna module (ATM) and outside the protective hood (SHB) of the antenna module (ATM), which protective hood is located inside the outer cover (AUS) of the antenna module (ATM).
  3. Antenna module (ATM) according to either of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    multiple or all antennas (ANTAUS) of the antenna module (ATM) in the outer cover (AUS), in particular an outer cover (AUS) in the form of a hood, are provided completely or in particular in a manner partially integrated in a region located above the vehicle roof (FZD).
  4. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    at least one of the antennas (ANTINT) of the antenna module (ATM), in particular a GNSS antenna and/or an SDARS antenna, is arranged beneath the vehicle roof (FZD) of a motor vehicle and/or in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM).
  5. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    at least one antenna (ANTAUS) of the antenna module (ATM) is in a form integrated in the outer cover (AUS) of the antenna module (ATM) insofar as one or more of the antennas (ANTAUS) are printed on a film and/or adhesively bonded and/or mounted in the outer cover (AUS).
  6. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    at least one antenna (ANTAUS) of the antenna module (ATM) is in a form integrated in the outer cover (AUS) of the antenna module (ATM) insofar as one or more of the antennas (ANTAUS), preferably in the form of punched parts, are embedded in the outer cover (AUS) and/or retained on the outer cover (AUS) by means of a bracket.
  7. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    at least one antenna (ANTAUS) of the antenna module (ATM) is in a form integrated in the outer cover (AUS) of the antenna module (ATM) insofar as one or more of the antennas (ANTAUS) are placed on an inner side of the outer cover (AUS) as a MID.
  8. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the antenna module (ATM) has one or more elements (ANTAUS) that are in a form integral with the outer cover (AUS) and/or are connectable to the outer cover (AUS) to form a single part and/or are a part (SHB) that is separate from the outer cover (AUS) and insertable into the outer cover (AUS).
  9. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    apart from an outer cover (AUS) there is also provision for a protective cap located inside the outer cover (AUS) at least in the region above a vehicle roof (FZD), in particular a protective cap (SHB) for covering antennas (ANTSHU) and/or circuit boards (ZPT) in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM) and/or for fixing the antenna module (ATM) to the vehicle roof (FZD) of a motor vehicle (KFZ).
  10. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    there is provision for at least one coaxial connection, in particular in the form of a cable (SLI), between at least one antenna (ANTAUS) in the outer cover (AUS) and the circuit board (HPT), which is arrangeable or arranged beneath the vehicle roof (FZD), with preferably at least one receiver and/or at least one transmitter and/or at least one transceiver.
  11. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    there is provision between a connection element (ANTABK) of an antenna (ANTAUS) in the outer cover (AUS) and the circuit board (HPT), which is in particular integrated in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM), for a telescopic element (SLI) that is vertically extendable in its longitudinal direction and/or in the installed state.
  12. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a telescopic element (SLI), which is vertically extendable in its longitudinal direction and/or in the installed state and provided between a connection element (ANTABK) of an antenna (ANTAUS) in the outer cover (AUS) and the circuit board (HPT), which is in particular integrated in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM), is in a form lockable (SLIABK) in the protective hood (SHB) of the antenna module (ATM).
  13. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a telescopic element (SLI), which is vertically extendable in its longitudinal direction and/or in the installed state and provided between a connection element (ANTABK) of an antenna (ANTAUS) in the outer cover (AUS) and the circuit board (HPT), which is in particular integrated in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM), has its length of movement limited by a stop (SLIANS).
  14. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    there is provision for a detachable contact-connection (ANTABK, SLIABK) between a connection element (ANTABK) of an antenna (ANTAUS) in the outer cover (AUS) and a telescopic element (SLI), which is vertically extendable in its longitudinal direction and/or in the installed state and in particular provided in the printed circuit board (HPT) integrated in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM).
  15. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a telescopic element (SLI), which is vertically extendable in its longitudinal direction and/or in the installed state and provided between a connection element (ANTABK) of an antenna (ANTAUS) in the outer cover (AUS) and the circuit board (HPT), which is in particular integrated in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM), is produced from plastic with or without a metal region at its end (SLIABK).
  16. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    there is provision on a telescopic element (SLI), which is vertically extendable in its longitudinal direction and/or in the installed state and provided between a connection element (ANTABK) of an antenna (ANTAUS) in the outer cover (AUS) and the circuit board (HPT), which is in particular integrated in an antenna box (ATB) of the antenna module (ATM), for a deformation and/or a bend (SLIABK) at the side with respect to the longitudinal direction of said telescopic element.
  17. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    one or more amplifiers (VST) is or are integrated inside the protective hood (SHB) inside the outer cover (AUS), in particular on one circuit board (ZPT) each with one connection (ANTANS) each to one antenna (ANTAUS) each of the outer cover (AUS) .
  18. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    there is provision for an additional circuit board (ZPT) in a region (SHB) of the antenna module (ATM), which additional circuit board is in contact with a motherboard (HPT), in particular by means of a board-to-board connector (BtB).
  19. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    of the elements (ATB, SHB, AUS) antenna box (ATB), outer cover (AUS), protective hood (SHB) of the antenna module (ATM), only an antenna box (ATB) is mountable on the vehicle roof (FZD).
  20. Antenna module (ATM) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the outer cover (AUS) is arrangeable completely above a vehicle roof (FZD).
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