JPH04264819A - Module type communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily exchange the transmission and the reception parts of the communication equipment and to easily perform maintenance operation. CONSTITUTION:A common module 1 integrally formed with a transmission/ reception branching/waveguide tube part 4, an intermediate frequency branching part 7, a control part 8, and a power supply part 9, is provided. On the other hand, the transmission and the reception parts are respectively constituted as a transmission module 2 and as a reception module 3. These transmission module 2 and the reception module 3 are freely attachable and detachable to the common module respectively. In this case, an intermediate frequency signal, various kinds of signals such as a control signal, and a connector inputting/outputting the power supply, and a waveguide tube opening are respectively provided on the surface connecting the common module 1, the transmission module 2 and the reception module 3.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to communication devices, and more particularly to the structure of modular communication devices.

0002

[Prior Art] A communication device using microwaves or the like is generally composed of a transmitting section, a receiving section, a transmitting/receiving branching waveguide section, an intermediate frequency branching section, a control section, a power supply section, etc. In this communication device, these transmitting section, receiving section, transmitting/receiving branching waveguide section, intermediate frequency branching section, control section, and power supply section are integrated and mounted in one housing.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] In such a conventional communication device, in particular, the transmitting section and the receiving section are integrated with other transmitting/receiving branching waveguide sections, intermediate frequency section, control section, and power supply section. When changing the transmitting frequency, receiving frequency, transmitting output, etc., it is difficult to replace only the transmitter and receiver.
The entire communications equipment needs to be replaced. Furthermore, maintenance requires replacement of the entire communication device or repair by disassembling the entire communication device, resulting in problems such as a large amount of man-hours and costs. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a modular communication device that solves these problems, makes it easy to replace the transmitting section and the receiving section, and facilitates maintenance work.

0004

[Means for Solving the Problems] The modular communication device of the present invention includes a common module that integrates a transmitting/receiving branching waveguide section, an intermediate frequency branching section, a control section, and a power supply section;
The transmitting section and the receiving section are configured as a transmitting module and a receiving module, respectively, and these transmitting module and receiving module are configured to be detachable from a common module. In addition, connectors and waveguide openings for inputting and outputting various signals such as intermediate frequency signals and control signals and power sources are provided on each surface that connects the common module, the transmitting module, and the receiving module. When the modules are coupled, the connectors are configured to connect with each other to provide an electrical connection between each other, and the waveguide openings communicate with each other to provide a signal connection between each other.

[0005]

According to the present invention, by detaching each module, each module can be replaced or repaired independently, and performance changes and maintenance of the communication device can be easily performed.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the common module 1 viewed from the coupling surface side. In these figures,
This communication device includes a common module 1, a transmitting module 2, and a receiving module 3, each of which is independently configured, and these modules are integrally assembled to form a single communication device.

The common module 1 includes a transmitting/receiving demultiplexing waveguide 4, a transmitting filter 5, a receiving filter 6, an intermediate frequency demultiplexing section 7,
A control section 8 and a power supply section 9 are incorporated. A cable 10 for inputting and outputting various signals such as intermediate frequency signals, control signals, and power is connected to the intermediate frequency demultiplexer 7, and a transmitting/receiving demultiplexing waveguide 4 is connected to the intermediate frequency demultiplexing section 7.
A transmitting/receiving waveguide 11 can be connected to the transmitting/receiving waveguide 11. The transmitting module 2 also incorporates an amplifier 12, a frequency converter 13, and a local oscillator 14. Similarly, the receiving module 3 includes an amplifier 15, a frequency converter 16, and a local oscillator 17.
It has been incorporated. Then, a screw 20 that is inserted through the hole 19 of the flange 18 provided on the common module 1 is inserted into the screw hole 2 provided on the coupling surface of the transmitting module 2 and the receiving module 3.
1, the transmitting module 2 and receiving module 3 can be integrally coupled to the common module 1.

Furthermore, the common module 1, the transmitting module 2, and the receiving module 3 input/output signals through a waveguide connection structure, and input/output various signals such as intermediate frequency signals, control signals, and power source through connection wiring. configured. That is, on the coupling surface of the common module 1, openings 22 and 23 communicating with the transmission filter 5 and the reception filter 6, respectively, are arranged vertically apart, and the intermediate frequency demultiplexing section 7, the control section 8, and the power source are arranged. Wiring connectors 24, 25 connected to the section 9, etc., for inputting and outputting various signals such as intermediate frequency signals and control signals, and power supply.
and 26 and 27 are similarly arranged vertically apart.

On the other hand, on the coupling surface of the transmitting module 2, a transmitting waveguide opening 28 is provided at a position opposite to the opening of the transmitting filter 5 of the common module 1, and the connectors 24, 2
Connectors 29 and 30 connectable to 5 are provided. Similarly, on the coupling surface of the receiving module 3, a receiving waveguide opening 3 is provided at a position opposite to the opening of the receiving filter 6 of the common module 1.
1 is provided, and connectors 32 and 33 connectable to the connectors 26 and 27 are provided. Waterproof packings 34 and 35 are provided on each coupling surface of the transmitting module 2 and the receiving module 3 to surround each waveguide opening and connector, respectively, and are inserted between the coupling surface of the common module 1. .

According to this configuration, the common module 1, the transmitting module 2, and the receiving module 3 are each formed independently, and the transmitting module 2 and the receiving module 3 are respectively connected to the common module 1 by screws 20. in,
One communication device can be configured. When this coupling is performed, the aperture 22 of the transmit filter 5 of the common module 1 and the transmit waveguide aperture 28 are communicated with each other, and the aperture 23 of the receive filter 6 and the receive waveguide aperture 31 are communicated with each other. The signal connection is then made. Also, the connectors 24, 25, 26, 27 of the common module 1 are connected to the connectors 29, 30 of the transmitting module 2 and the connectors 32, 3 of the receiving module 3, respectively.
3 and are electrically connected.

[0011] Therefore, when changing the transmission frequency, reception frequency, transmission output, etc. in this communication device,
The common module 1 and the transmitting module 2 or the receiving module 3 may be separated, and one or both of the transmitting module 2 or the receiving module 3 may be replaced. This allows at least the common module 1 to be used as is. Similarly, for maintenance, it is only necessary to replace or repair a part of the module, and there is no need to dismantle the entire communication device.

0012

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, in the present invention, the transmitting section and the receiving section are configured as a transmitting module and a receiving module, respectively, and these are configured to be attachable and detachable to a common module, so that each module can be detached. By doing so, each module can be replaced or repaired independently, which has the effect of making it easier to change the performance and maintain the communication device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention exploded into modules.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the common module viewed from the coupling surface side.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Common module
2 Transmission module 3 Receiving module
4 Transmission/reception branching waveguide 5 Transmission filter
6 Reception filter 7 Intermediate frequency demultiplexer
8 Control section 9 Power supply section
10 Cable 11 Transmitting/receiving waveguide
12, 15 Amplifier 13, 16 Frequency converter
14, 17 Local oscillator 22, 23 Waveguide opening
24-27 Connectors 28, 31 Waveguide opening
29, 30 connector 32, 33 connector

Claims (2)

[Claims] Claim 1. A communication device comprising a transmitting section, a receiving section, a transmitting/receiving branching waveguide section, an intermediate frequency branching section, a control section, and a power supply section, wherein the transmitting/receiving branching waveguide section, the intermediate frequency branching section , a common module that integrates a control section and a power supply section, and the transmitting section and receiving section are configured as a transmitting module and a receiving module, respectively, and these transmitting module and receiving module are configured to be detachable from the common module. A modular communication device characterized by: [Claim 2] Connectors for inputting/outputting various signals such as intermediate frequency signals, control signals, and power supply, and waveguide openings are provided on each surface connecting the common module, the transmitting module, and the receiving module. 2. The module type according to claim 1, wherein when the modules are coupled, the connectors connect to each other to obtain an electrical connection between each other, and the waveguide openings communicate with each other to obtain a signal connection between each other. Communication device.