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JP4634879B2
JP4634879B2 JP2005203737A JP2005203737A JP4634879B2 JP 4634879 B2 JP4634879 B2 JP 4634879B2 JP 2005203737 A JP2005203737 A JP 2005203737A JP 2005203737 A JP2005203737 A JP 2005203737A JP 4634879 B2 JP4634879 B2 JP 4634879B2
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本発明は,主にテレビ放送の受信に利用されるアンテナに関し,詳しくはそのアンテナの給電方法,構造に関する。
The present invention relates to an antenna mainly used for receiving television broadcasts, and more particularly to a method and structure for feeding the antenna.

従来のアンテナは,アンテナ素子はリード線やラグ板などの接続手段を介して給電されていたため,部品,工数を減らす構成とはなっていなかった。また,プリント基板とアンテナ素子は垂直な位置関係で取り付けられていたため,アンテナを薄くできなかった。
(例えば,特許文献1参照)
In conventional antennas, the antenna elements are supplied with power through connecting means such as lead wires and lug plates, so they are not configured to reduce parts and man-hours. Also, since the printed circuit board and the antenna element were mounted in a vertical positional relationship, the antenna could not be thinned.
(For example, see Patent Document 1)

実公昭53−33484号公報Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 53-33484

しかし,従来のアンテナによると,アンテナ素子とアンテナ素子接続端子の間にリード線やラグ板などの接続手段を介して給電していたため,この部分で高周波信号の損失が生じたり,部品,工数を減らすことができないといった問題があった。また,プリント基板とアンテナ素子は垂直な位置関係で取り付けられていたため,アンテナを薄くできないといった問題があった。
そこで本願においては,こうした問題点を解決するためになされたものであり,
その目的は,高周波信号の損失が少なく,部品点数及び工数を少なくして高性能で安価なアンテナを提供することを課題とする。
他の目的は,薄型でコンパクトなアンテナを提供することを課題とする。
However, according to the conventional antenna, power is supplied between the antenna element and the antenna element connection terminal via a connecting means such as a lead wire or lug plate. Therefore, high-frequency signal loss occurs in this part, and parts and man-hours are reduced. There was a problem that it could not be reduced. Moreover, since the printed circuit board and the antenna element are mounted in a vertical positional relationship, there is a problem that the antenna cannot be thinned.
Therefore, in this application, it was made to solve these problems.
The object is to provide a high-performance and inexpensive antenna with low loss of high-frequency signals and a reduced number of parts and man-hours.
Another object is to provide a thin and compact antenna.

かかる目的を達成するためになされた請求項1に記載のアンテナは,
一対の板状のアンテナ素子と,
前記各アンテナ素子をそれぞれ接続するための一対の接続端子,前記各アンテナ素子に対する一対の給電端子,前記各接続端子と各給電端子との間に設けられた整合回路,前記各アンテナ素子からの受信信号を増幅する増幅回路,及び,前記各給電端子と前記増幅回路との間に設けられた平衡不平衡変換手段,が設けられたプリント基板と,
電波を透過させる材料にて箱状に形成され,前記一対のアンテナ素子及び前記プリント基板を収納するケースと,
備え,
前記プリント基板は前記ケース内の略中央に固定され,
前記各アンテナ素子は,一端を折り曲げ,その先端を前記各接続端子の孔に差し込み,ハンダ付けすることにより,前記プリント基板と略平行になり,且つ,前記各接続端子を挟んで前記プリント基板の外側に広がるように,前記ケース内に配置され,
前記ケース内には,前記プリント基板の外に突出した各アンテナ素子をそれぞれ支持するための支持片が形成されていることを特徴とする。
The antenna according to claim 1, which has been made to achieve the above object,
A pair of plate-like antenna elements;
A pair of connection terminals for connecting the antenna elements; a pair of feed terminals for the antenna elements; a matching circuit provided between the connection terminals and the feed terminals; and reception from the antenna elements A printed circuit board provided with an amplification circuit for amplifying a signal, and a balance-unbalance conversion means provided between each of the power supply terminals and the amplification circuit ;
A box that is formed of a material that transmits radio waves, and that houses the pair of antenna elements and the printed circuit board ;
With
The printed circuit board is fixed to the substantially center in the case,
Each antenna element is bent substantially at one end, inserted into the hole of each connection terminal, and soldered to be substantially parallel to the printed circuit board, and sandwiching each connection terminal, Arranged in the case so as to spread outward,
A support piece for supporting each antenna element protruding outside the printed circuit board is formed in the case.

また,請求項2に記載の発明は,請求項1に記載のアンテナにおいて,The invention according to claim 2 is the antenna according to claim 1,
当該アンテナは,UHF帯のテレビ信号を受信するためのものであり,  The antenna is for receiving UHF band television signals,
前記一対のアンテナ素子の長さは,UHF帯のテレビ信号帯域の上限周波数の波長に対し約1/2波長となるように設定されていることを特徴とする。  The length of the pair of antenna elements is set to be about ½ wavelength with respect to the wavelength of the upper limit frequency of the television signal band of the UHF band.

請求項1に記載のアンテナによれば,一対のアンテナ素子を備え,各アンテナ素子をプリント基板に設けられた接続端子に接続することで,一対のアンテナ素子を介して得られる受信信号を,整合回路,給電端子,及び平衡不平衡変換手段を介して,プリント基板上の増幅回路に入力するようにされている。このため,本発明のアンテナによれば,一対のアンテナ素子を介して得られた受信信号を,増幅回路で増幅して出力することができる。
また,各アンテナ素子は,アンテナ素子の一端を折り曲げ,その先端を,プリント基板に設けられた接続端子の孔に差し込み,ハンダ付けすることにより,プリント基板に固定されており,ケース内では,各アンテナ素子の板面がプリント基板と略平行になり,且つ,各接続端子を挟んで各アンテナ素子がプリント基板の外側に広がるように配置される。そして,各アンテナ素子において,ケース内でプリント基板の外に突出した部分は,ケース内に形成された支持片により支持される。
このため,各アンテナ素子は,従来のように,リード線やラグ板などの接続手段を介して接続端子に接続する必要がなく,接続端子に直接接続することができるようになる。よって,本発明のアンテナによれば,各アンテナ素子のプリント基板への接続部分で生じる高周波信号の損失を減らし,その接続のための部品点数及び工数を少なくすることができる。また,リード線のような可動部分が無いので,安定した受信ができる。また,アンテナ素子と接続端子とを最短で接続できるので,アンテナ素子の接続部分と増幅回路との間の不要な結合を少なくし,増幅回路の発振等,不安定な動作を防止できる。
また,本発明のアンテナによれば,ケース内では,各アンテナ素子とプリント基板とが略平行になるように配置されるので,アンテナ全体を薄くコンパクトにすることができ,例えば,アンテナをテレビジョン受像機やテーブルの上に置いて使用する場合に設置場所の制約を受け難くすることができる。
According to the antenna of the first aspect of the present invention, a pair of antenna elements are provided, and each antenna element is connected to a connection terminal provided on the printed circuit board so that received signals obtained via the pair of antenna elements are matched. The signal is input to the amplifier circuit on the printed circuit board via the circuit, the power supply terminal, and the balance / unbalance conversion means. Therefore, according to the antenna of the present invention, the received signal obtained via the pair of antenna elements can be amplified by the amplifier circuit and output.
In addition, each antenna element is fixed to the printed circuit board by bending one end of the antenna element and inserting its tip into the hole of the connection terminal provided on the printed circuit board. The antenna element is disposed so that the plate surface of the antenna element is substantially parallel to the printed circuit board and the antenna elements are spread outside the printed circuit board with the connection terminals interposed therebetween. In each antenna element, a portion of the case protruding outside the printed circuit board is supported by a support piece formed in the case.
For this reason, each antenna element does not need to be connected to the connection terminal via connection means such as a lead wire or a lug plate as in the prior art, and can be directly connected to the connection terminal. Therefore, according to the antenna of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the loss of the high-frequency signal generated at the connection portion of each antenna element to the printed board, and to reduce the number of parts and the number of steps for the connection . In addition, since there are no movable parts such as lead wires, stable reception is possible. In addition, since the antenna element and the connection terminal can be connected in the shortest time, unnecessary coupling between the antenna element connection portion and the amplifier circuit is reduced, and unstable operation such as oscillation of the amplifier circuit can be prevented.
In addition, according to the antenna of the present invention, each antenna element and the printed circuit board are arranged so as to be substantially parallel in the case, so that the entire antenna can be made thin and compact. When using it on a receiver or a table, it is possible to make it difficult to be restricted by the installation location.

次に請求項2に記載のアンテナによれば,一対のアンテナ素子の長さが,UHF帯のテレビ信号帯域の上限周波数の波長に対し約1/2波長となるように設定されていることから,一般的なUHFアンテナに比べて,一対のアンテナ素子の長さを短くすることができる。Next, according to the antenna of the second aspect, the length of the pair of antenna elements is set to be about ½ wavelength with respect to the wavelength of the upper limit frequency of the television signal band of the UHF band. The length of the pair of antenna elements can be shortened compared to a general UHF antenna.
つまり,UHF帯のテレビ信号受信用のアンテナは,通常,一対のアンテナ素子の長さが,受信対象となる信号の周波数帯域(470MHzから770MHz)の中心周波数(620MHz)で約1/2波長となるよう設計されるが,このようにすると,アンテナ1全体の寸法が大きくなってしまい,使用場所が限定されてしまう。  In other words, an antenna for receiving a UHF band television signal usually has a length of a pair of antenna elements of about ½ wavelength at the center frequency (620 MHz) of the frequency band (470 MHz to 770 MHz) of the signal to be received. However, if this is done, the overall size of the antenna 1 becomes large, and the place of use is limited.
そこで,本発明では,一対のアンテナ素子の長さを,UHF帯のテレビ信号帯域の上限周波数(770MHz)で約1/2波長となるようにすることで,一対のアンテナ素子の長さを,受信周波数帯域の中心周波数(620MHz)で設計する場合に比べて約80%に抑え,使用場所が限定されるのを防止している。  Therefore, in the present invention, the length of the pair of antenna elements is set to about ½ wavelength at the upper limit frequency (770 MHz) of the television signal band of the UHF band. Compared to the case of designing with the center frequency (620 MHz) of the reception frequency band, the area is limited to about 80% to prevent the use place from being limited.

以下に,本発明を具体化した実施形態の例を,図面を基に詳細に説明する。
図1,図2,は本発明に係るアンテナ1を示す。図3はアンテナ素子接続端子21付近の断面図を示す。図4はアンテナ素子3から給電端子22までの回路構成例を示す。図5は本発明に係るアンテナ1の動作説明図を示す。図6はアンテナ部分の利得の周波数特性を示す。
Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 and 2 show an antenna 1 according to the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the antenna element connection terminal 21. FIG. 4 shows a circuit configuration example from the antenna element 3 to the feeding terminal 22. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the antenna 1 according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows the frequency characteristics of the gain of the antenna portion.

図1は本発明に係るアンテ1の分解斜視図であり,本実施例においてはUHF帯のテレビ信号を受信するアンテナの例を示す。
アンテナ1は,鉄板などの金属で作られた板状のアンテナ素子3と,コイル10とコンデンサー7で構成される整合回路,トランジスターや集積回路などで構成される増幅回路9,信号出力端子5,前記増幅回路のための電源供給端子6などを備えたプリント基板4と,電波を透過させる材料で作られ,前記板状のアンテナ素子3,前記プリント基板を収容するスペースを有したケース2とで構成されている。尚,増幅回路9は必要に応じてシールドケースに収められる。
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an antenna 1 according to the present invention. In this embodiment, an example of an antenna for receiving a UHF band television signal is shown.
The antenna 1 includes a plate-shaped antenna element 3 made of a metal such as an iron plate, a matching circuit composed of a coil 10 and a capacitor 7, an amplifier circuit 9 composed of a transistor, an integrated circuit, etc., a signal output terminal 5, A printed circuit board 4 having a power supply terminal 6 for the amplification circuit, and a case 2 made of a material that transmits radio waves and having a space for accommodating the printed circuit board. It is configured. The amplifier circuit 9 is housed in a shield case as necessary.

板状のアンテナ素子3は,狭いスペースでも周波数特性を広帯域にするためにその形状は略三角形形成され,前記板状のアンテナ素子3の面を前記プリント基板4に略平行に,プリント基板4に形成されたアンテナ素子接続端子21付近で相互に重なるように,ハンダ付けなどの周知の接続手段により,前記アンテナ素子接続端子21に接続されている。本発明における接続の方法は,アンテナ素子接続端子21に設けた孔16に,先端を折り曲げた板状のアンテナ素子3を差込み,プリント基板4のアンテナ素子接続端子21の銅箔に直接ハンダ20により接続している。
The plate-like antenna element 3 is formed in a substantially triangular shape in order to make the frequency characteristic a wide band even in a narrow space, and the surface of the plate-like antenna element 3 is substantially parallel to the printed circuit board 4 and on the printed circuit board 4. The antenna element connection terminal 21 is connected to the antenna element connection terminal 21 by a known connection means such as soldering so as to overlap each other in the vicinity of the formed antenna element connection terminal 21. In the connection method according to the present invention, the plate-like antenna element 3 having a bent tip is inserted into the hole 16 provided in the antenna element connection terminal 21, and the copper foil of the antenna element connection terminal 21 of the printed circuit board 4 is directly soldered to the copper foil. Connected.

このように,アンテナ素子3とプリント基板4の間には,リード線やラグ板などのように高周波信号に影響を及ぼす部品を介していない。なお,アンテナ素子接続端子21の銅箔の補強のために,先端を折り曲げた板状のアンテナ素子3を差込む孔16はスルーホールにしている。アンテナ素子接続端子21付近の断面図を図3(a)に示す。
As described above, the antenna element 3 and the printed board 4 are not provided with components that affect the high-frequency signal, such as lead wires and lug plates. In addition, in order to reinforce the copper foil of the antenna element connection terminal 21, the hole 16 into which the plate-shaped antenna element 3 whose tip is bent is inserted is a through hole. A sectional view of the vicinity of the antenna element connection terminal 21 is shown in FIG.

それぞれのアンテナ素子接続端子21はコンデンサー7を介して給電端子22に接続される。更に給電端子22間にはコイル10が接続され,コンデンサー7とコイル10とで整合回路を形成している。次に給電端子22にはバルン8が接続され,平衡不平衡の変換を行い,増幅回路9に接続される。増幅回路9で必要な大きさに増幅された信号は信号出力コネクター14から図には示されない同軸ケーブル等でテレビジョン受像機などに接続される。
Each antenna element connection terminal 21 is connected to the power supply terminal 22 via the capacitor 7. Further, the coil 10 is connected between the power supply terminals 22, and the capacitor 7 and the coil 10 form a matching circuit. Next, the balun 8 is connected to the power supply terminal 22, performs balance / unbalance conversion, and is connected to the amplifier circuit 9. A signal amplified to a required size by the amplifier circuit 9 is connected to a television receiver or the like through a signal output connector 14 through a coaxial cable (not shown).

このように組みつけられたアンテナ素子3は,ケース2の所定の位置に所定の方法で取り付けられている。本発明の実施例では,このケース2は例えば金型などで成形された合成樹脂材によるケース本体2aとケースカバー2bとで構成されている。ケース本体2aは収納空間を有するように1方を開口した箱体で構成される。収納空間の底部には,アンテナ素子3やプリント基板4を支持するための支持片18を適宜に設けている。アンテナ素子3は支持片18で支持されると共にビス11によりケース本体2aに固着されている。このように,合成樹脂材で作られたケース2に対して空間を設けて,アンテナ素子3を配置しているので,ケース2による電気的性能の影響を受けにくくしている。背面側には前記信号出力コネクター14を突出させるように孔を設け,更には電源供給コネクター13に電源供給器を接続するための孔を設けている。また,背面側には図2に示すように,アンテナ1をテレビジョン受像機やテーブルの上に置いて使用できるようにスタンド15が設けられている。なお,アンテナ1の背面にはアンテナ1を壁面や支柱などにも取り付けたり,図2に示すスタンド15の代わりに別のスタンドを取り付けたりするための図示されないアダプターを取り付けるための取り付け孔17を設けている。
ケースカバー2bは前記ケース2a本体の開口部を周知の固着手段で閉塞するためのものである。
The antenna element 3 assembled in this way is attached to a predetermined position of the case 2 by a predetermined method. In the embodiment of the present invention, the case 2 is composed of a case main body 2a and a case cover 2b made of a synthetic resin material formed by, for example, a mold. The case main body 2a is constituted by a box having one side opened so as to have a storage space. A support piece 18 for supporting the antenna element 3 and the printed circuit board 4 is appropriately provided at the bottom of the storage space. The antenna element 3 is supported by a support piece 18 and is fixed to the case main body 2a by screws 11. Thus, since the antenna element 3 is arranged with a space provided for the case 2 made of synthetic resin material, the case 2 is less affected by the electrical performance of the case 2. A hole is provided on the rear side so that the signal output connector 14 protrudes, and further, a hole for connecting a power supply to the power supply connector 13 is provided. On the back side, as shown in FIG. 2, a stand 15 is provided so that the antenna 1 can be used by being placed on a television receiver or a table. A mounting hole 17 for mounting an adapter (not shown) for mounting the antenna 1 on a wall surface or a column or mounting another stand instead of the stand 15 shown in FIG. ing.
The case cover 2b is for closing the opening of the main body of the case 2a with known fixing means.

このようにして構成されたアンテナ1は,板状のアンテナ素子3がプリント基板4上のアンテナ素子接続端子21に直接接続されているので,リード線やラグ板などによる損失や不整合などの影響を無くすることができ,しかも,リード線やラグ板などの部品点数と工数を減らしている。また,リード線のような可動部分が無いので,安定な受信ができる。更に,アンテナ素子3とアンテナ素子接続端子21とを最短で接続できるので,前記増幅回路9は,アンテナ素子3の接続部分と増幅回路との間の不要な結合を少なくし,発振や不安定な動作を防止できる。
In the antenna 1 configured as described above, the plate-like antenna element 3 is directly connected to the antenna element connection terminal 21 on the printed circuit board 4, so that the influence of loss or mismatch due to a lead wire or a lug plate is caused. In addition, the number of parts and man-hours such as lead wires and lug plates are reduced. In addition, since there are no movable parts such as lead wires, stable reception is possible. Furthermore, since the antenna element 3 and the antenna element connection terminal 21 can be connected in the shortest possible time, the amplifier circuit 9 reduces unnecessary coupling between the connection portion of the antenna element 3 and the amplifier circuit, and oscillates and becomes unstable. Operation can be prevented.

更に,前記板状のアンテナ素子3の面を前記プリント基板4に略平行に,アンテナ素子接続端子21付近で相互に重なるように,直接接続しているのでアンテナ1を薄くコンパクトにすることができ,アンテナ1をテレビジョン受像機やテーブルの上に置いて使用する場合に設置場所の制約を受けにくくしている。
Furthermore, since the surface of the plate-like antenna element 3 is directly connected so as to be substantially parallel to the printed circuit board 4 and in the vicinity of the antenna element connection terminal 21, the antenna 1 can be made thin and compact. , When the antenna 1 is used on a television receiver or table, it is less likely to be restricted by the installation location.

次にアンテナ素子3を含む回路の動作について,UHF帯のテレビ信号受信用のアンテナを例に説明する。UHF帯のテレビ信号受信用のアンテナは470MHzから770MHzの広帯域信号を受信することが要求される。
上述したようにアンテナ1をテレビジョン受像機やテーブルの上に置いて使用するためにはアンテナ1をコンパクトにする必要がある。そのためには,限られた大きさのケース2の中に収容されるアンテナ素子3も大きさが限られる。一般的にアンテナ素子3の長さは受信周波数帯域の中心周波数の約1/2波長に設計されるが,このようにすると,アンテナ1全体の寸法が大きくなってしまい,使用場所が限定されてしまう。
Next, the operation of the circuit including the antenna element 3 will be described using an antenna for receiving a UHF band television signal as an example. An antenna for receiving a UHF band television signal is required to receive a broadband signal of 470 MHz to 770 MHz.
As described above, in order to use the antenna 1 on a television receiver or table, it is necessary to make the antenna 1 compact. For this purpose, the size of the antenna element 3 accommodated in the case 2 having a limited size is also limited. In general, the length of the antenna element 3 is designed to be about ½ wavelength of the center frequency of the reception frequency band. However, in this way, the overall size of the antenna 1 is increased, and the use place is limited. End up.

本発明に係るアンテナ1では,一対のアンテナ素子3の長さは,使用する周波数帯域の上限周波数で共振するように構成している。即ち,一対のアンテナ素子3の長さは,UHF帯のテレビ信号帯域の上限周波数である770MHzで約1/2波長となる長さにしている。
本発明に係るアンテナ1では,一対のアンテナ素子3の長さを,受信周波数帯域の中心周波数である620MHzで設計する場合に比べて約80%に抑えられている。
In the antenna 1 according to the present invention, the length of the pair of antenna elements 3 is configured to resonate at the upper limit frequency of the frequency band to be used. That is, the length of the pair of antenna elements 3 is about ½ wavelength at 770 MHz which is the upper limit frequency of the UHF band television signal band.
In the antenna 1 according to the present invention, the length of the pair of antenna elements 3 is suppressed to about 80% as compared with the case of designing at 620 MHz which is the center frequency of the reception frequency band.

次に,整合回路の説明をする。図4にアンテナ素子3から給電端子22までの回路構成例を示す。一対のアンテナ素子3はそれぞれコンデンサー7を介してそれぞれの給電端子22に接続すると共に,給電端子22間にはコイル10を接続している。
このような構成にすることにより,UHF帯のテレビ信号の周波数の上限付近の周波数帯域では,アンテナ素子3と直列に接続したコンデンサー7はリアクタンス値が小さく,コンデンサー7はショートに近い状態となる。また,給電端子22間に接続したコイル10はリアクタンス値が大きく,コイル10はオープンに近い状態となる。このため,アンテナ素子3だけが直接給電端子22に接続された状態とみなすことができる。図5は,この場合の動作を説明するための,アンテナ素子3から給電端子22までの等価回路である。
Next, the matching circuit will be described. FIG. 4 shows a circuit configuration example from the antenna element 3 to the feeding terminal 22. The pair of antenna elements 3 are connected to the respective feeding terminals 22 via the capacitors 7, and the coil 10 is connected between the feeding terminals 22.
With such a configuration, in the frequency band near the upper limit of the frequency of the UHF band television signal, the capacitor 7 connected in series with the antenna element 3 has a small reactance value, and the capacitor 7 is in a state close to a short circuit. Further, the coil 10 connected between the power supply terminals 22 has a large reactance value, and the coil 10 is close to an open state. Therefore, it can be considered that only the antenna element 3 is directly connected to the power feeding terminal 22. FIG. 5 is an equivalent circuit from the antenna element 3 to the feeding terminal 22 for explaining the operation in this case.

一方,UHF帯のテレビ信号の周波数の下限付近の周波数帯域では,アンテナ素子3と直列に接続したコンデンサー7と,給電端子22間に接続したコイル10はそれぞれインピーダンスの整合回路として動作する。
上述したように,一対のアンテナ素子3の長さは,UHF帯のテレビ信号帯域の上限周波数である770MHzで約1/2波長となる長さにしているので,UHF帯のテレビ信号の下限付近の周波数帯域では,一対のアンテナ素子3の長さは1/2波長より短くなる。その結果,アンテナ素子3のみのインピーダンスは,40オーム程度となる。一方,給電端子22側のインピーダンスは約75オームなので,アンテナ素子3と直列に接続したコンデンサー7と,給電端子22と並列に接続したコイル10によりインピーダンスの整合をしている。このようにして周波数帯域の広いUHF帯のテレビ信号を効率良く受信している。
On the other hand, in a frequency band near the lower limit of the frequency of the UHF band television signal, the capacitor 7 connected in series with the antenna element 3 and the coil 10 connected between the power supply terminals 22 each operate as an impedance matching circuit.
As described above, the length of the pair of antenna elements 3 is about ½ wavelength at 770 MHz, which is the upper limit frequency of the UHF band television signal band, so that it is near the lower limit of the UHF band television signal. In the frequency band, the length of the pair of antenna elements 3 is shorter than ½ wavelength. As a result, the impedance of only the antenna element 3 is about 40 ohms. On the other hand, since the impedance on the power supply terminal 22 side is about 75 ohms, impedance matching is performed by the capacitor 7 connected in series with the antenna element 3 and the coil 10 connected in parallel with the power supply terminal 22. In this way, a television signal in the UHF band having a wide frequency band is efficiently received.

給電端子22と増幅回路9はバルン8を介して接続されている。バルン8は,アンテナ素子3側の平衡線路を増幅器側の不平衡線路に変換するためのものである。
The power supply terminal 22 and the amplifier circuit 9 are connected via a balun 8. The balun 8 is for converting the balanced line on the antenna element 3 side into an unbalanced line on the amplifier side.

図6に本発明のアンテナ素子3だけを使用した場合と,本発明に係る整合回路を用いたアンテナ1を使用した場合の利得の周波数特性を示す。なお,図6は増幅回路9を使用しない条件で測定した結果を示したものである。
図6に示すように,本発明に係るアンテナ1を使用した場合は,アンテナ素子3だけを使用した場合に比べて,UHF帯のテレビ信号の周波数の下限付近の周波数で利得を約4dB上げることができる。電波の弱い場所では,アンテナの利得が,信号のC/Nに直接影響を及ぼすため,利得の周波数特性を広帯域化することは信号のC/Nを劣化させないために大きな効果がある。
FIG. 6 shows frequency characteristics of gain when only the antenna element 3 of the present invention is used and when the antenna 1 using the matching circuit according to the present invention is used. FIG. 6 shows the result of measurement under the condition that the amplifier circuit 9 is not used.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the antenna 1 according to the present invention is used, the gain is increased by about 4 dB at a frequency near the lower limit of the television signal frequency in the UHF band as compared with the case where only the antenna element 3 is used. Can do. In places where the radio wave is weak, the gain of the antenna directly affects the C / N of the signal. Therefore, widening the frequency characteristic of the gain has a great effect in order not to deteriorate the C / N of the signal.

尚,本発明は上記実施の形態に限定されるものではなく,以下に例示するように,本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲でアンテナ素子3の形状並びにアンテナ素子3とプリント基板4上のアンテナ素子接続端子21との接続方法を適宜に変更して実施することも可能である。
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and as illustrated below, the shape of the antenna element 3 and the antenna elements on the printed circuit board 4 and the antenna element 3 are within the scope of the present invention. It is also possible to change the connection method with the connection terminal 21 as appropriate.

例えば,アンテナ素子3の形状は図1に示す形状に限るものではなく,他の形状であっても良い。なお,指向性を整えるためにアンテナ素子3は曲げ加工を施して角度をつけても良い。またアンテナ素子3の材料は導電材料であれば鉄板に限らず導電性の樹脂材料や,網状に形成したものを使用しても良い。アンテナ素子3と,プリント基板4上のアンテナ素子接続端子21との接続方法は図3(a),(b)に示すように,プリント基板のどちらの面でハンダ付けをしても良い。さらにプリント基板に孔16を設けて差し込まずにハンダ付けしても良い。アンテナ素3とプリント基板4上のアンテナ素子接続端子21との接続方法はハンダ付けに限らず,例えばアンテナ素子3をプリント基板4にかしめても良い。アンテナ素子接続端子21の銅箔を補強するために,先端を折り曲げた板状のアンテナ素子3を差込む孔16にはハトメを用いても良い。
図1に示す例では増幅回路9を備えたプリント基板4を用いているが,電波の強い場所では,増幅回路9を設けなくても良い。
For example, the shape of the antenna element 3 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 1, but may be other shapes. In order to adjust the directivity, the antenna element 3 may be bent to form an angle. The material of the antenna element 3 is not limited to an iron plate as long as it is a conductive material, and a conductive resin material or a net-like material may be used. The connection method between the antenna element 3 and the antenna element connection terminal 21 on the printed board 4 may be soldered on either side of the printed board as shown in FIGS. Further, the printed circuit board may be provided with holes 16 and soldered without being inserted. The connection method between the antenna element 3 and the antenna element connection terminal 21 on the printed circuit board 4 is not limited to soldering. For example, the antenna element 3 may be crimped to the printed circuit board 4. In order to reinforce the copper foil of the antenna element connection terminal 21, a grommet may be used for the hole 16 into which the plate-shaped antenna element 3 having a bent tip is inserted.
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the printed circuit board 4 provided with the amplifier circuit 9 is used. However, the amplifier circuit 9 may not be provided in a place where radio waves are strong.

また,ケース2の内部にVHF帯域のアンテナ素子を設け,ケース内部で混合して出力しても良い。更に,必要に応じて周波数帯域を制限するフィルターを用いても良い。また,実施例1ではアンテナ素子3全体をケース2に収容した例を示したが,アンテナ素子3の一部がケース2の外に露出するような構成にしても良い。
Further, a VHF band antenna element may be provided inside the case 2 and mixed and output inside the case. Furthermore, you may use the filter which restrict | limits a frequency band as needed. In the first embodiment, the entire antenna element 3 is accommodated in the case 2. However, a configuration in which a part of the antenna element 3 is exposed outside the case 2 may be used.

本発明に係るアンテナの分解斜視図を示す。The disassembled perspective view of the antenna which concerns on this invention is shown. 本発明に係るアンテナの背面側を示す。The back side of the antenna which concerns on this invention is shown. アンテナ素子接続端子付近の断面図を示すShows a cross-sectional view near the antenna element connection terminal アンテナ素子から給電端子までの回路構成を示す。The circuit structure from an antenna element to a feed terminal is shown. アンテナの動作説明図を示す。The operation | movement explanatory drawing of an antenna is shown. アンテナ利得の周波数特性を示す。The frequency characteristic of antenna gain is shown.

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1…アンテナ,2…ケース,2a…ケース本体,2b…ケースカバー,3…アンテナ素子,4…プリント基板,5…信号出力端子,6…電源供給端子,7…コンデンサー,8…バルン,9…増幅回路,10…コイル,11…ビス,13…電源供給コネクター,14…信号出力コネクター,15…スタンド,16…孔,17…取り付け孔,18…支持片,20…ハンダ,21…アンテナ素子接続端子,22…給電端子,
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Antenna, 2 ... Case, 2a ... Case main body, 2b ... Case cover, 3 ... Antenna element, 4 ... Printed circuit board, 5 ... Signal output terminal, 6 ... Power supply terminal, 7 ... Capacitor, 8 ... Balun, 9 ... Amplifying circuit, 10 ... coil, 11 ... screw, 13 ... power supply connector, 14 ... signal output connector, 15 ... stand, 16 ... hole, 17 ... mounting hole, 18 ... support piece, 20 ... solder, 21 ... antenna element connection Terminals, 22 ... feed terminals,

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一対の板状のアンテナ素子と,
前記各アンテナ素子をそれぞれ接続するための一対の接続端子,前記各アンテナ素子に対する一対の給電端子,前記各接続端子と各給電端子との間に設けられた整合回路,前記各アンテナ素子からの受信信号を増幅する増幅回路,及び,前記各給電端子と前記増幅回路との間に設けられた平衡不平衡変換手段,が設けられたプリント基板と,
電波を透過させる材料にて箱状に形成され,前記一対のアンテナ素子及び前記プリント基板を収納するケースと,
備え,
前記プリント基板は前記ケース内の略中央に固定され,
前記各アンテナ素子は,一端を折り曲げ,その先端を前記各接続端子の孔に差し込み,ハンダ付けすることにより,前記プリント基板と略平行になり,且つ,前記各接続端子を挟んで前記プリント基板の外側に広がるように,前記ケース内に配置され,
前記ケース内には,前記プリント基板の外に突出した各アンテナ素子をそれぞれ支持するための支持片が形成されていることを特徴とするアンテナ。
A pair of plate-like antenna elements;
A pair of connection terminals for connecting the antenna elements; a pair of feed terminals for the antenna elements; a matching circuit provided between the connection terminals and the feed terminals; and reception from the antenna elements A printed circuit board provided with an amplification circuit for amplifying a signal, and a balance-unbalance conversion means provided between each of the power supply terminals and the amplification circuit ;
A box that is formed of a material that transmits radio waves, and that houses the pair of antenna elements and the printed circuit board ;
With
The printed circuit board is fixed to the substantially center in the case,
Each antenna element is bent substantially at one end, inserted into the hole of each connection terminal, and soldered to be substantially parallel to the printed circuit board, and sandwiching each connection terminal, Arranged in the case so as to spread outward,
A support piece for supporting each antenna element protruding outside the printed circuit board is formed in the case .
当該アンテナは,UHF帯のテレビ信号を受信するためのものであり,
前記一対のアンテナ素子の長さは,UHF帯のテレビ信号帯域の上限周波数の波長に対し約1/2波長となるように設定されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のアンテナ。
The antenna is for receiving UHF band television signals,
2. The antenna according to claim 1, wherein a length of the pair of antenna elements is set to be about ½ wavelength with respect to a wavelength of an upper limit frequency of a UHF band television signal band .
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