Abstract: The present application is directed anchoring systems for cables on a monopole. An anchoring system includes a base module having a plurality of clamping members. Each clamping member includes an upper plate having a plurality of apertures, a lower plate coupled to the upper plate by two or more support beams, each support beam having an aperture configured to receive a threaded member, and a hollow pipe secured between the upper and lower plates. An eyebolt is received through the hollow pipe and secured to the clamping member. Adjacent clamping members are connected by the threaded members that engage with mating threaded connectors to allow for decreased or increased spacing between the clamping members to engage the monopole therebetween, and each eyebolt is configured to engage one or more hoisting grips that support cables being routed inside and/or outside of the monopole. Alternative anchoring systems are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a platform assembly for a monopole. The platform assembly includes a plurality of T-arm assemblies. Each T-arm assembly has a platform frame including a pair of support members, a pair of brace members coupled to and extending between the pair of support members, at least two grating edge members coupled to the support members, and a pair of gratings, each grating coupled to a grating edge member and one of the brace members such that the pair of gratings are separated to define an opening therebetween. Each T-arm assembly further includes an adjustable arm member configured to move relative to the support members and a pair of locking mechanisms, each locking mechanism coupled to a respective support member and configured to secure the adjustable arm member in a desired position in relation to the platform frame. Other platform assemblies and related antenna assemblies are described herein.

Abstract: A low frequency band radiating element for a multiple frequency band cellular base station antenna comprises a dipole arm including a radiating portion and a first coupling portion and a dipole leg that includes a leg and a second coupling portion located at one end of the leg. The first coupling portion is removably connected to the second coupling portion. A thin metal sheet with a suitable electrical performance can be selected for the dipole arm, and a thick metal plate can be selected for a dipole leg so as to achieve mechanical strength.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector assembly and a base station antenna comprising such connector assembly. The connector assembly comprises a connector (1), where the connector has a port (11). The connector assembly further comprises a guide ring (2), where the guide ring is installed in front of the port of the connector and is radially and elastically supported. The guide ring has an inner surface (21) that tapers towards the port of the connector on part of the axial length, and is used to guide the port of the matching connector in the port of the connector. The connector assembly allows increased deviation when matching connectors are mated.

Abstract: A low frequency band radiating element for a multiple frequency band cellular base station antenna comprises a dipole arm including a radiating portion and a first coupling portion and a dipole leg that includes a leg and a second coupling portion located at one end of the leg. The first coupling portion is removably connected to the second coupling portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a platform assembly. The platform assembly includes a plurality of T-arm assemblies, each having a platform frame, an adjustable arm member, and a pair of locking brackets. The adjustable arm member is configured to slide within a channel in the platform frame to accommodate different diameters along a monopole, and secure the T-arm assemblies thereto. Other platform and antenna assemblies are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission device for a phase shifter and an actuator device for a phase shifter. The transmission device includes a support, a lead screw nut mechanism and an automatic locking device. The automatic locking device includes a shaft connector rotatably supported on the support and configured to be in transmission connection with a driven connector of a driving device; a locking connector which is in transmission connection with the shaft connector, is in transmission connection with the lead screw, has a locking element and is movable relative to the shaft connector and the lead screw; and a locking spring. When the driven connector is decoupled to the shaft connector, the locking spring biases the locking connector in a first position, in which the locking element engages a counter-locking element on the support.

Abstract: A support piece comprises: a first support section configured in the shape of a plate, and a plurality of second support sections; every second support section in the plurality of second support sections is set on the outside of the first support section and is bent relative to the first support section; every second support section comprises at least one support structure. At least a portion of the support structure of the at least one support structure is configured to support a first dipole arm, and at least a portion of the support structure of the at least one support structure is configured to support a second dipole arm; a second arm section on the outside of the first dipole arm is bent relative to the first arm section on the inside toward a first side of the first support section to support the dipole arm; a second arm section on the outside of the second dipole arm is bent relative to the first arm section on the inside toward a second side of the first support section opposite to the first side.

Abstract: Antennas comprise a reflector and first and second arrays of first radiating elements mounted on the reflector. The antenna further comprises a parasitic element including a metal ring, where the metal ring of the parasitic element is arranged between a first radiating element of the first array and a first radiating element of the second array. The antenna can improve the isolation between adjacent arrays, thereby improving the radiation patterns generated by the arrays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission device for a phase shifter and an actuator device for a phase shifter. The transmission device includes a support, a lead screw nut mechanism and an automatic locking device. The automatic locking device includes a shaft connector rotatably supported on the support and configured to be in transmission connection with a driven connector of a driving device; a locking connector which is in transmission connection with the shaft connector, is in transmission connection with the lead screw, has a locking element and is movable relative to the shaft connector and the lead screw; and a locking spring. When the driven connector is decoupled to the shaft connector, the locking spring biases the locking connector in a first position, in which the locking element engages a counter-locking element on the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manual actuating device for a phase shifter of a base station antenna. The device includes a support module having an elongated base body and a first and a second receiving portion which protrude from the base body and are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the base body; and a lead screw drive having a lead screw and a nut. The lead screw is rotatably supported in the first and the second receiving portion, and the nut is translationally movably installed on the lead screw. The device also includes an actuator rod connected to the nut and configured to actuate the phase shifter; and a manual operating part connected with the lead screw and configured to manually operate the lead screw to rotate the lead screw. The actuating device is simple and compact in structure and is easy to manufacture and install.

Abstract: A supporting device for a base station antenna and a base station antenna includes: a first member configured to be mounted to the foundational component; a second member configured to be connected to an end cover at the bottom of the base station antenna; and a plurality of supporting poles that are fixedly connected to the first member and to the second member, include a first section between the first member and the second member and a second section extending from the second member in a direction away from the first member, configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the base station antenna, are distributed in the circumferential direction of the base station antenna, and are connected to at least one reflecting plate of the base station antenna at the second section, wherein the second section extends over a part of the axial extension of the reflecting plate of the base station antenna.

Abstract: A connecting element has a body and a plug-in component. The body has a base surface, an end side extending laterally relative to the base surface, and a cavity open toward the end side, and a slot opening toward the end side is provided in a wall of the cavity facing the base surface. The plug-in component protrudes from the base surface, is spaced apart from the end side, and has a stalk portion and a head portion. A matching pair of connecting elements can be connected to each other so that one connecting element is inserted into the cavity of the other connecting element with its. head portion inserted from the end side of the other connecting element; during insertion, the one connecting element is guided with its stalk portion in the slot of the other connecting element, and the base surfaces of the pair of connecting elements oppose and are spaced apart from each other in a connected state.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a spacer configured to space a first member apart from a second member, and the spacer includes a support component and a spacer component. The support component has a body, which has a support surface for the first member to be put on, and the support component further has a first hook element separated from the support surface by a first distance and a second hook element separated from the support surface by a second distance greater than the first distance. The spacer component is used to be placed between the first member and the second member and to space the first member apart from the second member, and the spacer component can be snap-fitted with the first hook element or the second hook element relational to the thickness of the first member. The present disclosure further relates to a connection system including the spacer for a base station antenna. The spacer is advantageous in cost, compact in structure, and easy to install.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiator support for a base station antenna. The radiator support includes a first support part and a second support part that are separate from each other. The first support part is configured to be mounted to extend upwardly from a reflector plate, to extend in part of a height of the feeding stalk, and to bear radially the feeding stalk so as to prevent roll-over of the feeding stalk. The second support part is configured to be mounted adjacent a distal end of the feeding stalk facing away from the reflector plate, and to receive a radiating element. The present invention also relates to a radiator having such radiator support, and a base station antenna having such a radiator. The radiator support according to the present invention has a simple structure, occupies a small structural space and has a favorable versatility.

Abstract: A support piece comprises: a first support section configured in the shape of a plate, and a plurality of second support sections; every second support section in the plurality of second support sections is set on the outside of the first support section and is bent relative to the first support section; every second support section comprises at least one support structure. At least a portion of the support structure of the at least one support structure is configured to support a first dipole arm, and at least a portion of the support structure of the at least one support structure is configured to support a second dipole arm; a second arm section on the outside of the first dipole arm is bent relative to the first arm section on the inside toward a first side of the first support section to support the dipole arm; a second arm section on the outside of the second dipole arm is bent relative to the first arm section on the inside toward a second side of the first support section opposite to the first side.

Abstract: An end plate assembly for a base station antenna includes a dielectric cover member that is connected to a metal bottom plate. The dielectric cover member has a peripheral wall that is configured to enclose an open bottom end of a radome of the base station antenna.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission unit for a phase shifter of a base station antenna. The transmission unit includes a gear set, a driving connecting rod configured to be coupled with a drive unit, a controlling connecting rod configured to control the phase shifter, and a scale connecting rod configured to be mounted with a scale, wherein the driving connecting rod, the controlling connecting rod, and the scale connecting rod are respectively meshed with the gear set, and the controlling connecting rod is in transmission connection with the scale connecting rod through the gear set with a first transmission ratio less than 1. In this way, the display of the electrical downtilt angle of the phase shifter by use of the scale can be improved by simple measures.

Abstract: A bracket comprises: a bracket body, at least one PCB mounting mechanism and at least one isolation needle mounting mechanism. The PCB mounting mechanism is disposed on the bracket body, for mounting a PCB parasitic unit, and the isolation needle mounting mechanism is disposed on the bracket body, for mounting the isolation needle parasitic unit. The bracket is capable of mounting different types of parasitic units.

Abstract: A multi-piece fastener for mounting a parasitic element to a reflector of a base station antenna comprises first and second elements. The first element or the second element is configured to be anchored on the reflector. The first element is configured to space apart and electrically isolate the parasitic element from the reflector. The first element has a first clamping element, the second element has a second clamping element, and the first clamping element and the second clamping element are configured to clamp the parasitic element therebetween.