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: The present disclosure is directed to a supporting device for a base station antenna. The device includes a base bracket member configured to be mounted to a foundational component, an intermediate bracket member configured to be connected to an end cover of the base station antenna, and a plurality of supporting members fixedly connected to at least one of the base bracket member or the intermediate bracket member. One or more of the plurality of supporting members extends between the base bracket member and the intermediate bracket member, and one or more of the plurality of supporting members extends from the intermediate bracket member in an opposing direction from the base bracket member. The device further includes an upper bracket member connected to a free end of the one or more supporting members extending from the intermediate bracket member.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a mounting assembly for remote radio units. The mounting assembly includes a first clamping assembly and a second clamping assembly. Each clamping assembly includes front and rear clamp members held together by two threaded bolts that are inserted through aligned holes to secure the respective clamping assembly to a mounting structure. The mounting assembly further includes a first mounting panel and a second mounting panel. An end of each mounting panel secured to one of the clamp members for each clamping assembly such that the mounting panels extend outwardly from the clamping assemblies and parallel to each other. The first and second mounting panels each include a section configured to have a remote radio unit mounted thereon in a back-to-back orientation.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a cable reel assembly. The assembly includes a center hub member having a main body with four side walls and two coiler section members. Opposing side walls of the center hub member each have an aperture or slot. Each coiler section member includes an arcuate base member having a securing mechanism extending radially inward therefrom and opposing side walls extend radially outwardly from the base member. The opposing side walls are spaced apart to define a channel configured to receive and hold one or more trunk cables therein. The securing mechanism is configured to releasably interlock with a corresponding aperture or slot of the center hub member to secure the respective coiler section member to the center hub member. The assembly is configured such that one or more trunk cables can be wrapped around and held within the channels of the coiler section members.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a plurality of antennas includes: a horizontal pole; at least one member extending away from the horizontal pole; and at least two radio frequency antennas, wherein a first of the at least two antennas is mounted on the at least one member to define a first distance from the horizontal pole, and wherein a second of the at least two antennas is mounted a second distance from the horizontal pole that is less than the first distance from the horizontal pole. The first antenna and the second antenna are positioned and oriented so that they are substantially coplanar.

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: The present application is directed to an assembly for providing mounting locations for cable hangers for an antenna. The assembly includes a hanger panel having a generally rectangular skeletal base. The hanger panel includes a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart on opposing side surfaces along a length of the base and at least one securing mechanism coupled to and extending outwardly from an end of the base. The assembly further includes an adapter extension having a side wall comprising a recess. The hanger panel is secured to the side wall of the adapter extension by the at least one securing mechanism received within the recess.

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.