WO2018094485A1

WO2018094485A1 - Single telecommunications shelter

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Publication number: WO2018094485A1
Application number: PCT/BR2016/050304
Authority: WO
Inventors: Gilson TARESKEVITIS
Original assignee: Tareskevitis Gilson
Priority date: 2016-11-24
Filing date: 2016-11-24
Publication date: 2018-05-31

Abstract

The present patent application relates to a metal structure containing operator telecommunications equipment (racks, cables and antennas) as well as all of the infrastructure equipment required to operate the whole, the invention being intended essentially for the telecommunications sector. The invention comprises a metal structure (1) that forms a base or lower region (2) in the form of a regular polygon, there being a pressure door (3) in one of the sides thereof, forming a shelter region for the aforementioned equipment (E) such that, proceeding from this regular polygonal base (2), each side of said polygon forms a structural element (4) that projects vertically into a structure having a shape similar to an obelisk (5), the upper end of which has a radome shield (6); the single structure (1) has steel profiles for forming the columns and upper and lower longitudinal and transverse members (7); the side walls (8) of the structure (1) are made of flat steel sheets (9) with weatherproofing treatment or Isowalls, while the external coating of the walls is made of vertically corrugated weathering steel sheets, while a final finish with silicone-based sealing mass is used in the join between the panels; the door used in construction of the shelter is a "pressure door" (3) attached to the doorpost (10) by safety hinges that enable normal outwards opening to an angle of 180°.

Description

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Field of the Invention

[0001] The present patent application for a metallic structure in which the telecommunications equipment of the operators (racks, cables and antennas), as well as all the infrastructure equipment necessary for the operation of the assembly is installed, being the invention essentially focused on telecommunications segment.

Background of the Invention and State of the Art

The so-called Telecommunication Towers, consisting of metal towers or not, for receiving and transmitting telecommunication signals (RF and TX), for Cellular Phones, Radios, Television and Internet, are known. [0003] Container for telecommunication equipment, usually made of sheet metal, PVC or Masonry, which houses the electronic equipment and air conditioning systems necessary for the operation of reception and transmission of telecommunications signals, for Cell Phones, Radios and Television.

These two structures mentioned above, form a set commonly called Base Station - ERB, that is: "Set of equipment or apparatus, devices and other means necessary for communication, their accessories and peripherals that emit radio frequencies and, where appropriate, the facilities that house and complement them ".

Document PI9801800-0, filed on 12/03/1998 and published on 11/01/07, under the title of TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND TOWER FOR TRANSMISSION / RECEIVING ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNALS is known from the state of the art. , which describes a telecommunication tower, particularly a shelter installed within the said tower, which shelter is employed to protect electrical equipment such as power supplies, transmitters, receivers and others used in signal transmission / reception. In particular, the invention relates to a shelter that can be positioned on the inner portion of the tower base, particularly to house equipment used in cellular telephone systems and other telecommunications systems having a cross section analogous to that of the tower; said shelter being enclosed by walls which are formed of metal sheets filled with insulating material; said shelter being divided into at least two floors.

Document U8101906-8, filed on 02/08/2001 and published on 24/06/2003, under the heading of ANTENNA SUPPORT TOWER PERFORMANCE describes a telecommunications tower, where said tower is built to support the base of the antenna, serving as a warehouse for the storage of containers of transmission equipment of various operators.

Document PI0803472-9, filed on 18/09/2008 and published on 15/06/2010, under the heading of SELF-SUPPORTED MOBILE TELESCOPIC TOWER FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER PURPOSES, which describes a chassis with side wheels as well as such as steerable keel and side ballasts (4). The invention further provides for hand-operated mechanical jacks and tilt support legs, each provided with distal shoes and hand-operated mechanical leveling jacks for fastening the locking bars. and the chassis of said chassis further accommodates the control board, the hydraulic cylinder and the electric motor, which is responsible for tilting the tower while a second electric motor located near the top of stage 4, which corresponds to the base of the tower and the which is located a ballast center! counterweight, is responsible for lifting and retracting the other telescopic stages, composed of sleepers, frills and columns, and at the top are also the folding work platforms and the access ladder to them; At the top of stage 1 are installed the antenna bracket, the Franklin type captor assembly and beacon light, as well as other necessary equipment.

Also, document PI1 106396-3, filed 10/3/201 1 and published 12/22/2015, under the title of COMPACT TANK FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE BASIS OF METALLIC STRUCTURES WITHOUT STRUCTURAL FUNCTION, describes a compact cabinet for telecommunications equipment installed at the very base of the metal structures without structural function, which allows the equipment to be installed at the bottom of the structure itself (pole or tower) and its equipment may be Fixed to the structure or sides of the cabinet, the structure is made of sheet metal, weather resistant, with space reduction used for its installation, improvement in the visual structure of the cabinet and use of the same area of the foundation of the structure or tower.

State-of-the-art equipment reveals, among other aspects, regulatory problems for Transmission Towers installation. In other words, because it is a grotesque metal structure, the regulatory agencies make it difficult to install this type of structure in places with large movement of people, which causes difficulties in receiving signals for cell phones and equipment that use the internet.

However, for the construction of the Telecommunication Site, there is a need for a physical space of at least 100m ² to accommodate the tower foundation and equipment (Container or outdoor offices), which makes construction in urban centers difficult. , for example.

[001 1] Also, due to the retreat restrictions of the towers in its vicinity imposed by the public agencies, several constructions of this type are unfeasible. These towers are made of concrete or steel, and leave cables and antennas exposed, making these equipment subject to theft and deterioration.

Of the Invention

[0012] The present invention provides as a solution a structure where all necessary equipment for operation (antennas, cables, telecommunications equipment, HVAC and energy) are under the same shelter, therefore, there is no need for a physical space. large (observed in practice that a maximum space of 25m ² is sufficient) for your installation.

Unlike those proposed in the prior art, the invention contemplates a slender structure, resembling an obelisk, concealing antennas and cables, so as to enable its installation in public squares and places of great movement of people, making that mobile phone and internet radio signals reach the end customer without difficulty.

[0014] Moreover, the invention adds an important factor in minimizing the urban, landscape and environmental impacts as the ideal ACT ^s 13.1 C 18, APRIL 20, 2015 (Establishes general standards for deployment and sharing of telecommunications infrastructure).

[0015] Another highly positive aspect of this invention lies in enabling incentive to share infrastructure of the telecommunications carriers as ideal LAW N ^s networks 13.1 16 DE 20 2015 APRIL (which establishes the general rules for implementation and sharing infrastructure telecommunications).

It should also be noted in the invention that all cables and antennas are housed within the shelter, preventing them from weathering and exposure, which considerably reduces theft rates.

Additionally, due to its 'clean design', it increases the difficulty of ordinary people to 'climb' the structure, minimizing the risk of accidents with themselves and everyone around them.

Advantages of the Invention

In addition to those apparent from the foregoing description, we highlight the following advantages of the invention:

- To house all the necessary components for the transmission of cellular and mobile internet signals in one place, with practicality of installation and maintenance;

- Increased difficulty of unauthorized access to equipment, miscellaneous cables, electrical installations and other electrical and / or electronic components, minimizing the risk of accidents and vandalism;

- The technicians responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment are not exposed to bad weather and other risks, such as robbery, for example, while performing their activities, as they are sheltered within the structure;

- The risk of accidents, such as falls from the height of the vertical structure during the installation and maintenance of the equipment is minimized, since the access to the antennas at the top of the structure is made through the interior, fully protected and supported by the walls of the structure. all other safety components defined in the standard;

- Required small physical space and ease to assemble the structure; - Because it is a slender structure, resembling an obelisk, this equipment can be installed in public squares and places with large movement of people, making the cell phone signals and radio internet reach the customer. final without difficulties;

Due to its 'clean design', it increases the difficulty of ordinary people to 'climb' the structure, minimizing the risk of accidents with themselves and everyone around them;

- Within the expected impacts for projects of this type, the reversibility of this impact in the area directly affected by the structure is facilitated due to its smaller size, allowing the disassembly and integral reuse of the facilities, and the foundation is considerably smaller compared to conventional structures;

- Possibility of generating part of the electric energy to be used to power the equipment, due to the solar energy system installed at the top and along the structure.

According to the present patent application, the single telecommunications shelter refers to a metallic structure, where the telecommunications equipment of the operators (Racks, cables and antennas) will be installed, as well as all the necessary infrastructure equipment for the operation of the set, standing out for presenting an innovative design, particularly in the form of obelisk, which differs from everything that exists in the area of shelter for infrastructure equipment, for telecommunications transmission.

Still according to the invention, at the bottom will be installed the racks of the operators, as well as the treadmills / cable trays, air conditioning equipment, power boards and controls, lighting, detection and fire fighting system and monitoring systems. , so as to compose a slender structure that can be installed in places where traditionally these equipments are not allowed to be arranged.

Description of Drawings The invention will hereinafter be described in its embodiment, and for better understanding references will be made to the accompanying drawings in which they are represented:

Figure 1: Perspective overview of the unique structure for telecommunications according to the invention;

Figure 2: Partial enlarged perspective view of the unique telecommunications structure according to the invention;

Figure 3: Partial enlarged perspective view of the unique telecommunications structure according to the invention, with the internal components detached from the interior for a better understanding.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The single telecommunications shelter, the subject of this patent application, comprises a metal structure (1), where the telecommunications equipment of the operators (Racks, cables and antennas) (E) as well as all equipment (E1) will be installed. ) of infrastructure required for the operation of the assembly, notably for presenting the said metal structure (1) an innovative design, particularly in the form of an obelisk, which differs from all other similar in terms of shelter for infrastructure equipment, to telecommunications transmission.

The metal structure forms a base or lower region (2) in the form of a regular polygon, having on one side a pressure port (3), establishing a region of shelter of said equipment (E), so that which, from this regular polygonal base (2), where each side of said polygon forms a structural element (4) that vertically projects a structure in the shape of an Obelisk '(5), at whose upper end a Radome Shield (6) ), to close said upper area and enable the passage of radio waves.

In order that the construction of the single structure can be understood and made possible in all its technical details, it should be noted that the upper and lower columns, spars and transverse columns (7) are made of steel profiles, and linked by welded joints. and bolted, constituting a "Steel Cage" (G), essential for assembly and assembly integrity. Thus, in addition to meeting Telebrás standards applicable to telecommunications equipment, the structure (1) of the assembly will have sufficient strength to withstand the maximum loading specified by the standards, and also within the service limit state, which limits excessive deformation and vibration, ensuring optimum performance in use and extended shelf life.

The sidewalls (8) of the structure (1) are composed of flat steel panels (9) of at least 2.0mm thickness, fully welded to the main structure, with adequate weathering (adequate protection against coastal regions) or isoparedes. The outer covering of the walls shall be in vertically corrugated skidable steel sheets, galvanized in accordance with ABNT NBR 7008: 2003 Standard, pre-painted on both sides or in isopark type panels with a minimum thickness of 40 mm. Galvalume painted on the outside in white or as specified by the customer. At the junction of the panels a final finish is performed with silicone-based sealant.

[0027] The door used to make the shelter shall be of the type "Pressure door" (3), which is secured to the jamb (10) by means of safety hinges allowing a normal 180 ° angled outward opening. When closed, the door (3) will apply adequate pressure to the rubber seals, which have the following minimum dimensions:

- Width: 900 mm (light span 810 mm);

- Height: 2100 mm.

The drive mechanism enables the door (3) to be operated from both outside and inside and ensures security against vandalism. Door (3) has anti-panic bar (11) internally.

The frame body (1) is made up of flat steel panels of at least 2.0 mm thickness, fully welded to the main frame, with adequate weathering (adequate protection for coastal regions).

As stated above, in the upper region (Antenna Region) (12), a Radome Shield (6) is constructed to close this area, thus enabling the passage of radio waves. The radome (6) is constructed of material which attenuates at least the electromagnetic signals transmitted or received by the antenna, and may be of various building materials (fiberglass, PTFE coated fabric, etc.).

A permanent ladder (13) is mounted inside the structure that will allow access to the antennas on the top of the structure, minimizing the risk of accidents such as falls from a height, as the operator is fully protected and supported by the walls of the structure, in addition to all other safety components defined in the standard.

[0033] The present patent application therefore has important features from the foregoing description, namely:

- Protection as a shelter in the condition of mobility, as it can be dismantled and transported to another location;

- Integration of all equipment (racks, power systems, air conditioning systems, cables and antennas) in a single shelter;

- Allows the maintenance of the antenna RF cables inside the shelter, benefiting the operator, as it will not be subject to bad weather;

- Utilization of a system of solar energy capture (photons), along the structure can generate electricity to supply the electric energy demand of the air conditioners, and illumination, being able to supply a battery bank that will subsidize the unit's energy. In times of lack of sunlight, this load will be approximately 12kwp, which meets most of our tower's energy needs;

- Use of a wind generation system from the effects of hot air convection that would be rejected by Tl equipment (E) and air conditioners, thus generating a considerable extra charge of electricity.

[0034] Further, the structure described in this application shares the ideal of law n ^are the same 13.1 16 OF 20 APRIL 2015, namely:

"Art. 1 ^e This Law establishes general rules applicable to the process of licensing, installation and sharing of telecommunications infrastructure, with the purpose of making it compatible with the socioeconomic development of the Country." In addition, it minimizes urban, landscape and environmental impacts; extends the installed capacity of telecommunications networks, in view of the technological update and the improvement of the coverage and quality of the services provided; encourages the sharing of telecommunications network infrastructure among operators.

On the other hand, the use of Energy Efficiency, which is one of the concepts adopted in the shelter object of this patent application, allows to minimize, besides the already mentioned urbanistic impacts, also the impacts of the carbon footprint; This avoids the use of much of the concessionaire's electricity. Preferably, the system will be equipped with a "Smart Grid" manager who will be responsible for injecting into the utility network all the excess energy to the system, thus assisting the micro generation system.

With regard to Supporting Infrastructure, the following should be highlighted: fixed physical means used to support telecommunications networks, including poles, towers, masts, cabinets, surface structures and suspended structures;

[0038] Another contribution of the present invention is that the rational use of resources and technological modernization of networks and their supporting infrastructure, with a view to reducing environmental impact, should permanently guide the decisions of providers.

Additionally, the landscape impact of telecommunications infrastructure can be reduced whenever technically possible and economically feasible.

In addition, the construction and occupation of supporting infrastructure should be planned and executed to enable it to be shared by as many providers as possible.

Technically, the invention presents a new concept in Radio Base Station (ERB), as all the equipment and infrastructure mentioned in paragraph [0004] of this document, fall into this structure.

Finally, infrastructure works of public interest must include the installation of infrastructure for telecommunications networks, according to specific regulations. [0043J All the development of this technology is back to comply with Art. 17 of LE! N ^and 13.1 16, OF APRIL 20, 2015, according to which the installation of radiocommunication transmitting stations should occur with minimal landscape impact, seeking aesthetic harmonization with the construction and integration of equipment to the urban landscape.

Claims

CLAIM

1) SINGLE TELECOMMUNICATION PANEL, comprises a metallic structure (1), where will be installed the telecommunications equipment of the operators (Racks, cables and antennas) (E), as well as all infrastructure equipment (E1), characterized by presenting the said obelisk-shaped metal structure (1), wherein the metal structure forms a base or lower region (2) in the form of a regular polygon, having on one side a pressure port (3), establishing a region of said equipment (E), so that from this regular polygonal base (2), where each side of said polygon forms a structural element (4) which vertically projects a structure in the shape of an Obelisk '(5) at whose upper end is a Radome Shield (6); the unique structure (1) reveals steel profiles for making the upper and lower columns, spars and cross members (7), linked by welded and bolted connections, constituting a "Steel Cage" (G); the sidewalls (8) of the structure (1) are composed of flat steel panels (9) fully welded to the main structure, weathered or isopared, while the external wall cladding is made of sliding steel sheets, vertically corrugated, galvanized pre-painted on both sides or isopared-type panels made of Steel / Galvalume material painted on the outside, while at the junction of the panels a final finish with silicone-based sealant is performed; the door used for making the shelter is of the type "Pressure port" (3), fixed to the stop (10) by means of safety hinges that allow a normal 180 ° angle outward opening, with anti-panic bar (1 1) and permanent staircase (13); The invention contemplates the use of a solar energy capture system (photons) along the structure (1), as well as the use of a wind generation system from the effects of convection of hot air.