JP2002111235A - Installation structure of communication equipment and installation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the installation structure of communication equipment that can be easily installed or mounted at even a location where installation is difficult such as a high place, and to provide the installation method of the structure. SOLUTION: The installation structure of the communication equipment comprises an enclosure 1 for accommodating the communication equipment body; a cooling fin 2 that is separate from the enclosure 1; an engagement pin 7 that is provided on the cooling fin 2; a mounting fixture 3 that is wound around the outer-periphery surface of the tip of a pole while being fixed to the cooling fin 2 in advance for clamping; a handle 11 that is supported by the enclosure 1 and is located at the front side of the enclosure 1; a connection fixture 6 that is arranged at the mounting surface side of the enclosure, connected to the handle 11 via a pin 10, and is displaced to the enclosure 1 by following the operation of the handle 11 for engaging with the cooling fin 2 so that it can be released; a guide pin 8 that is provided on the enclosure 1, and guides the displacement of the connection fixture 6 when the enclosure 1 is fitted to the cooling fin 2 or the fitment is released; and a cutout 6b that is provided on the connection fixture 6 and is engaged to an engagement pin 7 so that it can be released when the enclosure 1 is fitted to the cooling fin 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an installation structure of a communication device and a method of installing the same, and more particularly to an installation structure of a communication device requiring heat radiation and a method of installing the same. The present invention relates to an outdoor installation structure of a communication device and an outdoor installation method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the development of the communication industry has been rapid and rapid, and it has become increasingly difficult to secure a space for installing communication equipment. Therefore, the telecommunications carrier demands an enhanced lineup of communication devices that can be mounted on the tip of a pole or hung on a wall so that the communication devices can be installed in a small space.

[0003] By the way, the heat generation density of communication equipment is increasing as the circuit boards used in the communication equipment are mounted at higher density. As a result, the inside of the housing housing the main body of the communication device becomes increasingly hot, and the ambient temperature of the circuit components used in the communication device is reduced to below the operation guarantee temperature. It is necessary to efficiently radiate the light to the outside of the housing. For this reason, large radiating fins are mounted on this housing. Further, as a material of such a radiation fin, it is naturally preferable that the thermal conductivity is higher. However, generally, a material having a high thermal conductivity has a large specific gravity, so that a radiation fin made of such a material becomes heavy.

Here, a conventional installation structure of a communication device and a method of installing the same will be described. FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a conventional installation structure of a communication device and a method of installing the same.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the assembled state.

[0005] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in a conventional communication device, a radiating fin 114 a is mounted (integrally formed) on a housing 114 that houses a main body of the communication device in advance. When attaching the housing 114 to the pole tip, the installer first fixes the fixing metal 115 on the radiation fins 114a with the first bolts 117 in advance. Next, the installation worker climbs up to the pole, winds the notch-shaped mounting bracket 116 around the pole, and subsequently has the extremely heavy housing 1 having the radiation fins 114a.
While holding 14, its hand is turned to the back side of the radiation fin 114 a, and the fixing metal 115 is fixed to the mounting metal 116 using the second bolt 118. In this way, the communication device is installed at the tip of the pole.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned conventional communication device installation structure and installation method have the following problems.

That is, the problem is that the workability when installing or installing the communication device is poor.

[0008] The reason is that when the housing 114 housing the main body of the communication device is mounted on the tip of the pole, it is necessary to perform the mounting operation while holding the large and heavy housing 114. This is because the large and heavy radiation fins 114a are previously mounted (integrally formed) on the housing 114.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication device installation structure and an installation method that can be easily installed even in a place where installation is difficult such as a high place.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present inventor has proposed a communication device for outdoor installation which is installed or mounted at a high place such as a pole or other difficult places, particularly for outdoor installation as a communication base station. Dividing and handling a communication device into a radiator that radiates heat generated in the device and a housing that houses the main body of the communication device significantly improves installation or installation workability of the communication device. The present inventors have found that the present invention has been completed, and as a result of further intensive research, the present invention has been completed.

That is, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a housing for housing a main body of a communication device requiring heat radiation,
A radiator mounted separately from the housing, mounted on the housing, a mounting bracket fixed to the radiator in advance or integrally formed with the radiator, and mounted at a predetermined location; An operation member connected to the body and movable by operation, and connected to the operation member and displaced with respect to the housing following operation of the operation member, thereby being engaged or disengaged with the radiator. A connection part provided on the housing, a guide part for guiding the displacement of the connection part when the housing is mounted or released from the heat radiator, and a guide part provided on the heat radiator, An installation structure for a communication device, comprising: an engagement portion that releasably engages with a connection fitting to attach the housing to the radiator.

In the installation structure of the communication device, since the housing (communication device main body) accommodating the communication device main body and the radiator can be handled separately, the radiator is first placed at a predetermined location ( (A mounting portion), and the housing (communication device main body) can be mounted on the heat radiator later. This reduces the weight that must be transported and held by the installer at one time, making it easier to carry the casing housing the main body of the communication device to the installation location, and also to fix the communication device. It will be easier. Therefore, the installation structure of the communication device is suitably applied particularly when the communication device is installed at a location where installation is difficult, such as at a high point such as a pole tip.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
On the case, when the case is attached to or released from the radiator,
A guide is provided for supporting a connection fitting for connecting the housing and the heat radiator and for guiding the displacement of the connection fitting.
With this guide portion, the casing and the heat radiator can be easily and securely brought into close contact with each other.
Variation in heat radiation performance is suppressed.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The connection fitting is disposed on the mounting surface (rear surface) side of the housing, and the operation member extends on the opposite side to the mounting surface of the housing, that is, on the front surface side. According to this embodiment, the operation member is located in front of the installation worker. Therefore,
The installation operator can mount the housing on the heat radiator via the connection fitting that is driven by the operation member only by operating the operation member on the front surface of the housing. Thereby, the installation work time is reduced.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
A fixing base is attached to the radiator to facilitate mounting of the housing by sliding the housing while supporting the housing. With this fixed base, the burden on the installer during installation is reduced.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
When installing a communication device requiring heat radiation in a difficult-to-install place such as a high place, attach the heat radiator to a predetermined position in advance using a mounting bracket, and then communicate with the heat radiator attached to the predetermined position. Attach the housing that houses the main body of the device.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In order to describe the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention in more detail, an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view for explaining an installation structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an assembled state thereof.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG.
The housing 1 separate from the main body accommodates a main body of a communication device that requires heat radiation (an aggregate of electronic components constituting the communication device). The housing 1 is processed or pressed into a cross-sectional shape so that the installer can easily grasp the housing 1.

Guide pins (guide portions) 8 are provided on both side surfaces of the housing 1, respectively. The head of the guide pin 8 has a large diameter, so that one end flange is formed at the end of the guide pin 8.

On both sides of the housing 1, a U-shaped handle (operation member) 11 is pivotally supported via a pivot pin 9 so as to straddle the front surface of the housing 1.

At both ends of the handle 11, connecting pins 10
The central portions of the left and right connection fittings 6 are connected (linked) through the respective components. 1 and 2
Since the connection fittings on the middle and left sides are not shown, the right connection fittings 6 will be mainly described below.
The left and right connection fittings 6 have the same structure and function as each other. When the handle 11 is operated and pivots, the connection fitting 6 is displaced mainly up and down with respect to the housing 1 following the operation.

On the other hand, curved (broad bean-shaped) guide windows 6a are formed on one side and the other side of the connection fitting 6, respectively. The guide window 6a is displaceably engaged with the guide pin 8, and the guide pin 8 guides the displacement of the connection fitting 6 through the guide window 6a. The guide window 6a is formed in a size corresponding to the size of one side flange formed at the end of the guide pin 8 so that the guide pin 8 does not come off. Accordingly, the connection fitting 6 is sandwiched between the guide pin 8 and the housing 1 so as to be displaceable with respect to the housing 1.

At the edge of the connection fitting 6, a notch 6b having a hanging needle-like vertical cross section is formed. In other words, the notch 6b is formed to be curved. This makes it difficult for the engaging pin 7 to come out of the notch 6b when the below-described engaging pin 7 is engaged with the notch 6b on the back side of the curved portion.
The degree of curvature of the notch 6b corresponds to the degree of curvature of the guide window. When the housing 1 is attached to the radiating fin 2, that is, when the communication device is installed, the notch 6b and an engagement pin 7 described below are releasably engaged, so that the housing 1 and the radiating fin 2 are integrated. Be transformed into Notch 6b
Is always located outside the back of the housing 1,
The connection fitting 6 is connected to the handle 11 and is regulated by a guide pin 8.

On the other hand, the radiating fins 2 are provided with a large number of radiating plates in order to increase the surface area. In addition, it is preferable that these heat radiating plates are arranged so as to oppose each other along the horizontal direction so as not to hinder the convection of air. Further, as the material of the radiation fin 2, it is preferable to use an extruded aluminum material or a metal material whose surface is treated to have weather resistance.

Engaging pins 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the radiation fin 2. The engaging pin 7 has a columnar shape, and has a large diameter head, so that one end flange is formed at an end of the engaging pin 7.

The radiating fin 2 includes a casing 1 for the radiating fin 2.
A counterbore 13 that opens at the mounting surface (front surface) and the back surface is formed. On the housing 1 mounting surface, the housing 1 of the spot facing 13
Around the opening on the mounting surface side is slightly cut so that the head of a bolt 5 described later does not protrude from the mounting surface of the housing 1 (so that the head of the bolt 5 can be buried in the radiation fin 2). . As a result, the housing 1 can be brought into close contact with the radiation fins 2 over as large an area as possible.

A fixing base 4 is provided below the heat radiation fins 2 on the mounting surface (front surface) side of the housing 1. At the time of the installation work, the housing 1 slides while being supported on the fixed base 4, thereby facilitating the work of attaching the housing 1 to the radiation fins 2.

On the back of the radiation fin 2, the bolt 5
, The notched mounting bracket 3 is screwed. As the material of the mounting bracket 3, it is preferable to use a metal having weather resistance, for example, stainless steel, or a metal material surface-treated to have weather resistance, similarly to the radiation fin 2.

Next, a method for installing a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (C) and FIGS. 4 (A) to 4 (A)
FIG. 4C, FIGS. 5A to 5C, and FIG.
6 to 6C are first to fourth process diagrams for sequentially explaining a method of installing a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 2, the installation operator previously fixes only one end of the notched annular mounting bracket 3 to the radiation fin 2 by using a bolt 5 screwed to the mounting bracket 3. Keep it.

Next, the installation worker stops the lift vehicle immediately below the pole on which the communication device is to be installed, and raises the lift platform to near the tip of the pole.

Referring to FIG. 2, the installation worker winds the mounting bracket 3 around the pole outer peripheral surface, and then fixes the other end of the mounting bracket 3 to the radiation fin 2 using bolts 5. This operation can be performed from the front side of the radiation fin 2. Thus, the radiation fin 2 is securely fastened and fixed to the tip of the pole.

Next, referring to FIG. 2, the installer places the housing 1 on the fixed base 4 of the radiating fins 2 with the handle 11 lifted up.

Next, referring to FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (C), the installer places the housing 1 with a notch 6b (FIG. 3 (B)) and the engagement pin 7 is slid to a predetermined position where the engagement pin 7 can be engaged.

Referring to FIGS. 4 (A) to 4 (C), the installer then pushes down handle 11. As a result, the other side of the handle 11 is raised above the pivot pin 9 and the connection fitting 6 connected to the other side of the handle 11 is lifted. At this time, the connection metal 6 is supported by the guide pins 8 formed on the housing 1 and the displacement of the connection metal 6 is guided, so that the connection metal 6 is lifted smoothly according to the design intention.

4 (A) to 4 (C), when the installation worker further depresses the handle 11, the connection fitting 6 is further lifted, so that the entrance of the notch 6b of the connection fitting 6 is formed. Then, the engagement pin 7 of the heat radiation fin 2 is fitted. The entrance of the notch 6b is formed in an expanded or tapered shape so that the engagement pin 7 can be easily received.

Referring to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the installation worker further pushes down handle 11 and cuts out notch 6.
The engaging pin 7 is displaced toward the back of b. During this time,
The connection fitting 6 is guided by a guide pin 8 that is displaceably engaged with a guide window of the connection fitting 6.

Referring to FIGS. 6A to 6C, when the installation worker further pushes down handle 11, engagement pin 7 is displaced to the deepest portion of notch 6b, and The pin 7 is engaged or locked in the notch 6b. At the same time, the guide pin 8 is also displaced to the innermost part of the guide window 6a, and the guide pin 8 is engaged or locked with the guide window 6a. In this state, the back surface of the housing 1 and the mounting surface (front surface) of the radiation fins 2 are in close contact with each other, and thus the installation work of the communication device is completed.

In the communication device installation structure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the radiation fins and the housing for housing the communication device main body can be separated from each other. Various radiation fins can be selected. That is, when this heat generation amount is large, FIG.
In the case where a large radiating fin 20 as shown in FIG. 7A is used and the amount of generated heat is small, the housing 19 can be mounted on a small radiating fin as shown in FIG. Therefore, even when the heat generation amount of the communication device is changed, the radiation fins may be changed without changing the shape of the housing. This allows for standardization of the housing,
A common housing can be used for different communication devices. As a result, even if the communication device is updated,
An additional effect is obtained that a mold for molding the housing does not need to be manufactured each time.

[0043]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

A first effect of the present invention is that the work of installing the communication device is facilitated.

The reason is that the communication device and the heat radiator can be handled separately because the communication device and the heat radiator are separated from each other. And the weight that must be held is reduced.

The second effect of the present invention is that the installation work of the communication equipment is particularly facilitated in a difficult-to-install place such as a pole tip.

The reason is that, as described above, the weight that the installer must carry and hold at one time during the installation operation is reduced.

A first unexpected effect of the present invention is that manufacturing and development costs related to the installation structure of communication equipment are reduced.

One of the reasons is that the housing for housing the communication device and the heat radiator are separated, so that the communication device can be exchanged for the radiator already installed, or On the other hand, the radiator can be replaced.

Two of the reasons are standardization of the housing, that is, a common housing can be used for different communication devices, so that even if the communication device is updated, This is because it is not necessary to develop and produce a mold for molding the slab each time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an installation structure and a method of installing a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an assembling state of the communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, for explaining an installation structure and a method of installing the communication device;

FIGS. 3A and 3B are first process diagrams for explaining an installation structure and a method for installing the communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view; (B) is an enlarged view of a part B in the direction of arrow (A), and (C) is a view C of part (A).
It is an enlarged view of a part.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are second process diagrams for explaining an installation structure and a method for installing the communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4A is a perspective view; , (B) is an enlarged view of a portion B in the view of (A), and (C) is a view C of the view in (A).
It is an enlarged view of a part.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are third process diagrams for explaining the installation structure and the installation method of the communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5A is a perspective view; , (B) is an enlarged view of a portion B in the view of (A), and (C) is a view C of the view in (A).
It is an enlarged view of a part.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are fourth process diagrams for explaining an installation structure and a method for installing the communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6A is a perspective view; , (B) is an enlarged view of a portion B in the view of (A), and (C) is a view C of the view in (A).
It is an enlarged view of a part.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining an advantage of an installation structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 3B is a partial perspective view showing a heat radiation fin, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a small heat radiation fin and a housing mounted on the heat radiation fin.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a conventional communication device installation structure and a method for installing the same.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of a conventional communication device for explaining an installation structure and a method of installing the communication device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Housing which accommodates the main body of a communication device 2 Radiation fin 3 Mounting bracket 4 Fixing stand 5 Bolt 6 Connection bracket 6a Guide window 6b Notch 7 Engagement pin 8 Guide pin 9 Handle pivot pin 10 Connection pin between handle and connection bracket DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Handle 13 Counterbore 19 Case mounted on small heat radiation fin 20 Large heat radiation fin 21 Small heat radiation fin

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Claims (6)

[Claims] A housing for housing a main body of a communication device requiring heat radiation; a radiator attached to the housing separately from the housing; a heat radiator fixed to the radiator in advance; An attachment member formed integrally with the body and attached to a predetermined position; an operating member connected to the housing and movable by operation; and an operating member connected to the operating member, and driven by the operation of the operating member, the housing A connection fitting which is disengaged from or engaged with the heat radiator by being displaced with respect to the body, and which is provided on the heat radiator and which is releasably engaged with the connection metal so that An installation structure for a communication device, comprising: an engagement portion for mounting a housing. 2. The installation structure for a communication device according to claim 1, wherein said housing has a guide portion for supporting said connection fitting and guiding said displacement of said connection fitting. 3. The connecting member is disposed on the mounting surface side of the housing, and the operating member extends on a side opposite to the mounting surface of the housing, that is, on a front side, Thereby, the operating member extends in front of the installation worker, and the installation worker can mount the housing on the radiator by operating the operation member on the front surface of the housing. Claim 1.
Installation structure of the communication equipment described. 4. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein a fixing base is provided on the heat radiator to facilitate mounting of the housing by sliding the housing while supporting the housing. Installation structure. 5. A housing for accommodating a main body of a communication device requiring heat radiation, a radiator mounted separately from the housing and mounted on the housing, and an engagement provided on the radiator. A pin, a mounting bracket fixed to the radiator in advance or integrally formed with the radiator, and attached to a predetermined location; and a mounting surface pivotally supported by the housing and mounting the radiator on the housing. A handle extending on the opposite side and pivoting by operation, disposed on the mounting surface side of the housing, and connected to the handle via a pin, and driven by the operation of the handle to the housing. A connection fitting that is displaced to engage or disengage with the radiator; provided on the housing; when the housing is mounted or released on the radiator, the connection fitting is A guide pin for guiding displacement, and provided on the connection fitting, A guide window displaceably engaged with the guide pin; and a notch provided on the connection fitting and releasably engaged with the engagement pin when the housing is mounted on the heat radiator. Communication equipment installation structure characterized by the above. 6. A method for installing a communication device requiring heat radiation at a place where installation is difficult, such as at a high place, wherein the heat radiation body is previously attached to a predetermined position by a mounting bracket provided on the heat radiation body. Placing the housing housing the communication device main body on the radiator attached to the predetermined location.