WO2016054392A1 - Unité d'antenne intégrée avec interconnexion par accouplement aveugle - Google Patents

Unité d'antenne intégrée avec interconnexion par accouplement aveugle Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2016054392A1
WO2016054392A1 PCT/US2015/053519 US2015053519W WO2016054392A1 WO 2016054392 A1 WO2016054392 A1 WO 2016054392A1 US 2015053519 W US2015053519 W US 2015053519W WO 2016054392 A1 WO2016054392 A1 WO 2016054392A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
antenna
connector
antenna unit
unit according
mating
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/US2015/053519
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Eric WANKOFF
Kenneth Capozzi
Michael A. Hoyack
Owen R. Barthelmes
Original Assignee
Amphenol Corporation
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Amphenol Corporation filed Critical Amphenol Corporation
Priority to EP15847534.3A priority Critical patent/EP3201987A4/fr
Priority to CN201580059540.XA priority patent/CN107078373A/zh
Publication of WO2016054392A1 publication Critical patent/WO2016054392A1/fr

Links

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/1207—Supports; Mounting means for fastening a rigid aerial element
    • H01Q1/1228—Supports; Mounting means for fastening a rigid aerial element on a boom
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
    • H01Q1/241—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM
    • H01Q1/246—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for base stations
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q3/00—Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system
    • H01Q3/02—Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole
    • H01Q3/08—Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying two co-ordinates of the orientation
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/631—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only
    • H01R13/6315—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only allowing relative movement between coupling parts, e.g. floating connection
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H01R24/52—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency mounted in or to a panel or structure

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an integrated antenna unit with a blind mate interconnect.
  • the interconnect is an RF connection system with a high degree of mechanical flexibility to allow for mating of two electronic units, such as an antenna and associated remote radio units.
  • IAU integrated antenna units
  • RRU remote radio unit(s)
  • IAU Integrated antenna units
  • the remote radio unit(s) (RRU) is mounted behind the antenna or inside the antenna
  • IAU Integrated antenna units
  • Such an approach yields an aesthetically pleasing antenna with no external jumper cables to link the remote radio unit to the antenna ports, thereby not only reducing installation time but also improving the gain of the system.
  • the remote radio unit is frequency band specific and as such, any change in frequency bands would require the mobile operator to add a new antenna to the tower or replace the existing antenna with a new antenna.
  • the present invention provides an antenna unit that includes an antenna, at least one radio unit, and an interconnect that includes first and second mating connectors.
  • the first connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the antenna and the second connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the at least one radio unit.
  • the first connector has lead-in geometry, and radial and axial float for blind mating of the first and second mating connectors.
  • the present invention may further provide an antenna unit that includes an antenna, a plurality of radio units, and a plurality of interconnects that each includes mating plug and jack connectors.
  • Each of the plug connectors is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the antenna and each of the jack connectors is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to one of the plurality of radio units.
  • Each of the plug connectors includes a housing supporting a contact, a shroud having lead-in geometry, and a mounting body for mounting the plug connector to the antenna. The lead-in geometry along with radial and axial float of the plug connector facilitate blind mating of the plug and jack connectors.
  • FIG. 1A is a front side perspective view of an integrated antenna unit with blind mate interconnect according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. IB is a rear perspective view of the integrated antenna unit with blind mate interconnect illustrated in FIG. 1A;
  • FIG. 1C is a partial enlarged bottom perspective view of the integrated antenna unit with bling mate interconnector illustrated in FIG. 1A;
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the integrated antenna unit with bling mate interconnect, showing the possible mating directions of the interconnect of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a connector of the interconnect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the connector illustrated in FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a cross- sectional view similar to FIG. 4 showing a mating connector coupled to the connector;
  • FIG. 6A is an exploded cross-sectional view of the interconnect of the present invention, showing the mating connectors exploded;
  • FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the interconnect illustrated in FIG. 6A, showing the mating connectors mated at maximum axial float;
  • FIG. 6C is a cross-sectional view of the interconnect illustrated in FIG. 6A, showing the mating connectors mated with maximum radial float.
  • the present invention generally relates to an integrated antenna unit 100 that has an RF connection system or interconnect 110 that allows blind mating between an antenna 102 and associated radio units 104 in multiple directions.
  • the antenna unit 100 may be used in wireless communication systems, and is preferably an ultra wideband integrated antenna unit (IAU) platform with field replaceable radio units, which are frequency band specific. This allows the IAU platform to be deployed on antenna sites anywhere in the world as the IAU platform covers all current frequency bands globally, with frequency band specific components like the remote radio units (RRU) and diplexers being field replaceable for the specific requirements of each region.
  • IAU ultra wideband integrated antenna unit
  • the integrated antenna unit 100 includes the antenna 102 supported on a pole 200 with one or more of the remote radio units 104 mounted to a rear side 106 thereof.
  • One or more docking stations 108 may extend from the rear side 106 of the antenna 102 for accepting the individual radio units 104.
  • the docking stations 108 generally extend in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the antenna 102, as best seen in Figures 1C and 2.
  • the interconnect 110 allows the radio unit 104 to blind mate with the antenna in a first direction 112, which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis 114 of the antenna 102.
  • the docking station may be incorporated into the antenna housing 116 such that the interconnect 110 allows the radio unit to blind mate with the antenna 102 in a second direction 118, which is generally perpendicular to the first direction 112.
  • the interconnect 110 of the present invention provides an RF connection system with a high degree of mechanical flexibility to allow for blind mating of two electronic units, specifically the antenna 102 and the radio units 104.
  • the connection provides robust RF performance and low Passive Intermodulation Distortion common in wireless mobile communication systems.
  • the interconnect 110 may include first and second mating connectors 120 and 122 where the first mating connector 120 is configured to electrically and mechanically couple to the antenna 102, either in the docking station 108 or in the antenna housing 116 itself, and the second mating connector 122 is configured to electrically and mechanically couple to the radio unit 104.
  • the first connector 120 may be a plug that preferably provides lead-in geometry 124 with both radial and axial float to facilitate blind mate connection with the second connector 122.
  • the second connector 122 is a mating connector, such as a jack, preferably a 4.3-10 standard jack.
  • the plug connector 120 generally includes a housing 130 that supports a contact pin 132, a shroud 134 mounted to the housing 130 and surrounding its mating interface 136, and a spring 138 positioned behind the shroud 134 and around the housing 130.
  • the end 140 opposite the interface 136 of the housing 130 is adapted to terminate the cable C ( Figure 2) of the antenna 102.
  • a mounting body 142 of the plug connector 120 mounts the connector 120 in the antenna 102.
  • the mounting body 142 provides space 144 around the housing 130 and the shroud 134 to allow for radial float, as best shown in Figure 6C.
  • the shroud 134 and housing 130 move within the mounting body 142 to provide the mechanical float of the mated system.
  • the spring 138 is between the mounting body 142 and the housing 130 and shroud 134 sub-assembly.
  • the spring 138 assists with the axial float of the interconnect 110 when the connectors 120 and 122 are mated, as seen in Figure 6B.
  • the spring 138 is preferably pre-loaded in the fully assembled state to ensure that the plug connector is always biased outward away from the mounting body 142 and toward the mating connector 122.
  • the spring force should be sufficient to overcome the mating force of the interface between the connectors 120 and 122 to a fully mated condition prior to compressing further. The force should also be sufficient enough to create a significant mating force in all mated positions.
  • the spring 138 is supported by washers 150 and 152 on both ends thereof to provide a smooth resting surface that will not lock or bind.
  • the washers 150 and 152 also protect the shroud 134 and mounting body 142 from wear, particularly if those components are formed of plastic.
  • the interconnect 110 may include an optional sealing component, such as a bellows 160 that seals the interconnect 110 from water, ice, debris, and the like.
  • the bellows 160 also seals the electronic system it is mounted to by preventing water or debris from entering the spring cavity where it could collect or pass through the assembly into the dock assembly.
  • the bellows 160 mounts to the shroud 134 and the mounting body 142.
  • the bellows 160 generally includes opposite first and second ends 162 and 164 and a bellows section 166 therebetween.
  • the first end 162 is sized to sealing engage a flange end 146 of the mounting body 142.
  • the second end 164 defines a nose of the bellows 160 that covers the lead-in geometry 124 of the shroud 134.
  • the nose end 164 defines a secondary sealing feature that may be an inwardly extending annular collar member 168 configured to sealing engage the outer surface 182 of the housing 180 of the mating jack connector 122, as best seen in Fig. 5.
  • the collar member 168 preferably includes ribs 170 located on the inner most surface of the collar member 168 to assist in gripping and sealing the outer surface 182 of the jack connector's housing 180.
  • the collar member 168 may also include a sloped lead-in surface 174 to assist and guide the mating of the jack connector 122 with the plug connector 120. O-ring gaskets may also be provided throughout the interconnect 110 to prevent water ingress from all possible paths including the mating interface.
  • the interconnect 110 is configured to allow the largest number of components thereof to be dielectric instead of metal, such as a thermoplastic mounting body 142 and shroud 134, as such parts have no electrical function.
  • the interconnect 110 also provides generous lead-in, via lead-in geometry 124 and lead-in surface 174, for example, and gathering function for effective blind mating of the antenna 102 and radio unit 104, as best seen in Figs. 5 and 6A-6C.
  • This blind mate system provides a high degree of mechanical float to compensate for tolerances and misalignment between the two electronic systems. A high degree is +/- 3mm in all axis, for example.
  • the spring 138 may be provided in the interconnect 110 to provide a biasing force that is optimized to overcome the mating force of the interface between the connectors 120 and 122, thereby providing a high mating force to overcome vibration and shock, for example.
  • the shroud 134 helps to guide the mating interfaces of the connectors 120 and 122 together.
  • the shroud 134 may be a separate component which is permanently assembled to the housing 130 or it can be made integral with the housing 130.
  • the shroud 134 is preferably formed of a non-conductive material.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Support Of Aerials (AREA)
  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne une unité d'antenne qui comprend une antenne, au moins une unité radio, et une interconnexion qui comprend des premier et deuxième connecteurs d'accouplement. Le premier connecteur est configuré pour être couplé électriquement et mécaniquement à l'antenne et le deuxième connecteur est configuré pour être couplé électriquement et mécaniquement à l'unité ou aux unités radio. Le premier connecteur présente une géométrie d'entrée, et un flottement radial et axial pour un accouplement aveugle des premier et deuxième connecteurs d'accouplement.
PCT/US2015/053519 2014-10-01 2015-10-01 Unité d'antenne intégrée avec interconnexion par accouplement aveugle WO2016054392A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP15847534.3A EP3201987A4 (fr) 2014-10-01 2015-10-01 Unité d'antenne intégrée avec interconnexion par accouplement aveugle
CN201580059540.XA CN107078373A (zh) 2014-10-01 2015-10-01 具有盲配合互连件的集成天线单元

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201462058367P 2014-10-01 2014-10-01
US62/058,367 2014-10-01
US201562166931P 2015-05-27 2015-05-27
US62/166,931 2015-05-27

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2016054392A1 true WO2016054392A1 (fr) 2016-04-07

Family

ID=55631530

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/US2015/053519 WO2016054392A1 (fr) 2014-10-01 2015-10-01 Unité d'antenne intégrée avec interconnexion par accouplement aveugle

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3201987A4 (fr)
CN (1) CN107078373A (fr)
WO (1) WO2016054392A1 (fr)

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107436627A (zh) * 2016-05-27 2017-12-05 三星电子株式会社 具有密封构件的电子设备
WO2018011065A1 (fr) * 2016-07-11 2018-01-18 Kathrein-Werke Kg Antenne radio mobile destinée à être fixée à un support en forme de mât ou de paroi et comprenant au moins deux modules amplificateurs remplaçables
EP3419106A1 (fr) * 2017-06-21 2018-12-26 Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd. Antenne à radio-fréquence et arrangement de connecteurs correspondant
USD946391S1 (en) * 2020-11-25 2022-03-22 Mafi Ab Fastening device

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN109713483B (zh) * 2019-02-12 2023-10-31 北京军科兴科技有限公司 一种微波垂直互连接组件

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4030797A (en) * 1975-06-11 1977-06-21 International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation Electrical connector
US20050048848A1 (en) * 2003-07-16 2005-03-03 Josef Axenbock Spring-loaded contact connector
US20100297867A1 (en) * 2007-06-25 2010-11-25 Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik Gmbh & Co. Kg Co-axial connector
US20130065415A1 (en) * 2010-11-22 2013-03-14 Andrew Llc Blind Mate Capacitively Coupled Connector
US20140179244A1 (en) * 2012-12-21 2014-06-26 Andrew Llc Standard Antenna Interface

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4227765A (en) * 1979-02-12 1980-10-14 Raytheon Company Coaxial electrical connector
US6344736B1 (en) * 1999-07-22 2002-02-05 Tensolite Company Self-aligning interface apparatus for use in testing electrical
US7726996B2 (en) * 2006-12-12 2010-06-01 Corning Gilbert Inc. Compression seal for coaxial cable connector and terminal
CN101714721B (zh) * 2009-12-16 2011-11-30 天津七六四通信导航技术有限公司 高频盲配合连接器
US9356382B2 (en) * 2012-12-21 2016-05-31 Commscope Technologies Llc Standard antenna interface

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4030797A (en) * 1975-06-11 1977-06-21 International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation Electrical connector
US20050048848A1 (en) * 2003-07-16 2005-03-03 Josef Axenbock Spring-loaded contact connector
US20100297867A1 (en) * 2007-06-25 2010-11-25 Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik Gmbh & Co. Kg Co-axial connector
US20130065415A1 (en) * 2010-11-22 2013-03-14 Andrew Llc Blind Mate Capacitively Coupled Connector
US20140179244A1 (en) * 2012-12-21 2014-06-26 Andrew Llc Standard Antenna Interface

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See also references of EP3201987A4 *

Cited By (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107436627A (zh) * 2016-05-27 2017-12-05 三星电子株式会社 具有密封构件的电子设备
EP3270574A1 (fr) * 2016-05-27 2018-01-17 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Dispositif électronique comprenant un élément d'étanchéité
US10225941B2 (en) 2016-05-27 2019-03-05 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Electronic device with seal member
US10645831B2 (en) 2016-05-27 2020-05-05 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Electric device with seal member
CN107436627B (zh) * 2016-05-27 2023-08-25 三星电子株式会社 具有密封构件的电子设备
WO2018011065A1 (fr) * 2016-07-11 2018-01-18 Kathrein-Werke Kg Antenne radio mobile destinée à être fixée à un support en forme de mât ou de paroi et comprenant au moins deux modules amplificateurs remplaçables
CN109417216A (zh) * 2016-07-11 2019-03-01 凯瑟雷恩欧洲股份公司 带有至少两个能更换的放大器模块的、用于固定在桅杆形或壁形支架上的移动无线电天线
US10992031B2 (en) 2016-07-11 2021-04-27 Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ) Mobile communications antenna for mounting on a mast or wall-like support with at least two interchangeable amplifier modules
CN109417216B (zh) * 2016-07-11 2021-11-05 瑞典爱立信有限公司 移动无线电天线
EP3419106A1 (fr) * 2017-06-21 2018-12-26 Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd. Antenne à radio-fréquence et arrangement de connecteurs correspondant
USD946391S1 (en) * 2020-11-25 2022-03-22 Mafi Ab Fastening device

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CN107078373A (zh) 2017-08-18
EP3201987A4 (fr) 2018-05-09
EP3201987A1 (fr) 2017-08-09

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US10978837B2 (en) Integrated antenna unit with blind mate interconnect
WO2016054392A1 (fr) Unité d'antenne intégrée avec interconnexion par accouplement aveugle
EP3007284B1 (fr) Appariement aveugle et ensemble connecteur rf flottant avec faible intermodulation
US9608343B2 (en) Coaxial cable and connector with capacitive coupling
EP2693574B1 (fr) Connecteur de blindage
US7785129B2 (en) RF connector having sealing member
US10090623B2 (en) Enclosure assembly for a connector
JP6222751B2 (ja) ヘッダーアセンブリ
EP2962368B1 (fr) Câble et connecteur coaxiaux à couplage capacitif
US9627807B2 (en) Remote radio unit, and cable connector assembly and housing of the same
CN102570216A (zh) 射频模块
EP3231044B1 (fr) Jonctions de connecteurs à couplage capacitif comportant des chemins de signal parallèles, et connecteurs et procédés associés
US20150118897A1 (en) Coaxial cable and connector with capacitive coupling
EP3061162B1 (fr) Câble et connecteur coaxial à couplage capacitif
CN203056227U (zh) 高低频混装连接器及其组件
US10950993B2 (en) Coaxial connector
CN103887626A (zh) 同轴连接器

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 15847534

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

REEP Request for entry into the european phase

Ref document number: 2015847534

Country of ref document: EP

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2015847534

Country of ref document: EP