Patent ID: 12249750

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure is more particularly described in the following examples that are intended as illustrative only since numerous modifications and variations therein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Like numbers in the drawings indicate like components throughout the views. As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the meaning of “a”, “an”, and “the” includes plural reference, and the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”. Titles or subtitles can be used herein for the convenience of a reader, which shall have no influence on the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms used herein generally have their ordinary meanings in the art. In the case of conflict, the present document, including any definitions given herein, will prevail. The same thing can be expressed in more than one way. Alternative language and synonyms can be used for any term(s) discussed herein, and no special significance is to be placed upon whether a term is elaborated or discussed herein. A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification including examples of any terms is illustrative only, and in no way limits the scope and meaning of the present disclosure or of any exemplified term. Likewise, the present disclosure is not limited to various embodiments given herein. Numbering terms such as “first”, “second” or “third” can be used to describe various components, signals or the like, which are for distinguishing one component/signal from another one only, and are not intended to, nor should be construed to impose any substantive limitations on the components, signals or the like.

Referring toFIG.1toFIG.3, a communication device C includes an external cover11, a heat dissipation case12, a heat conductive member3, a heat dissipation base4, and a communication module51. The heat conductive member3is thermally connected to the heat dissipation case12. The heat dissipation base4is pivotally connected as well as thermally connected to the heat conductive member3. The heat dissipation base4is adapted to rotate between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the heat conductive member3. The communication module51is fixedly connected to the heat dissipation base4. The external cover11is connected to the heat dissipation case12, and the heat conductive member3, the heat dissipation base4, and the communication module51which are placed in between the external cover11and the heat dissipation case12are thereby shielded and covered by the external cover11and the heat dissipation case12.

In one embodiment, the heat dissipation case is made of material such as aluminum or other heat conductive metal, but the present disclosure is not limited thereby.

Referring toFIG.2andFIG.4, in one embodiment, the heat dissipation base4includes a first base surface401, a second base surface402, and a pivot slot41. The first base surface401and the second base surface402are on opposite and reverse sides of the heat dissipation base4. The communication module51is disposed on the first base surface401, and the pivot slot41is formed on the second base surface402. The heat conductive member3includes a connecting rod31, and at least a part of the connecting rod31is disposed in the pivot slot41.

Referring toFIG.3andFIG.4, in one embodiment, the communication device C further includes a restricting lid49. The restricting lid49is fixedly connected to the heat dissipation base4to cover the pivot slot41and to restrict the connecting rod31to stay within the pivot slot41.

Referring toFIG.3andFIG.4, in one embodiment, the communication device C further includes a heat conductive material (not illustrated), a first O-ring421, a second O-ring422, a first sealing member431, and a second sealing member432. The first O-ring421, the second O-ring422, the first sealing member431, and the second sealing member432are sleeved over the connecting rod31. The first O-ring421and the first sealing member431are disposed at one end of the pivot slot41, and the second O-ring422and the second sealing member432are disposed at another end of the pivot slot41. The inside of the pivot slot41is filled with the heat conductive material (not illustrated), where the heat conductive material (not illustrated) is located between the first sealing member431and the second sealing member432.

In one embodiment, the O-ring and the sealing member can be replaced by ball bearing, but the present disclosure is not limited thereby.

Referring toFIG.5, the heat conductive material44is a soft material, like thermal paste, and is place inside of the pivot slot41and surrounding the connecting rod31, so as to provide heat conductive function. The first O-ring421, the second O-ring422, the first sealing member431, and the second sealing member432provide a sealing effect to prevent the heat conductive material44from overflowing and spilling out.

Referring toFIG.5, in one embodiment, the heat dissipation base4includes a first abutting portion451and a second abutting portion452. The first abutting portion451abuts to the first O-ring421, and the second abutting portion452abuts to the second O-ring422.

Referring toFIG.6A, in one embodiment, the communication device further includes an electric motor61with a rotating shaft611. The heat dissipation base4includes a connecting slot46, and the rotating shaft611is inserted into and fixedly connected to the connecting slot46. The rotating shaft611and the connecting rod31are located on the same axis Z. In one embodiment, the rotating shaft611is affixed to the connecting slot46through adhesive material. Therefore, the electric motor61drives the heat dissipation base4to rotate. Referring toFIG.6AandFIG.6B, in one embodiment, the electric motor61is fastened and fixed to a motor mounting bracket69through screws68, and the motor mounting bracket69is fastened and fixed to a frame7through screws. Hence, the electric motor61is fixed and is able to rotate the heat dissipation base4, such that the heat dissipation base4rotates relative to the frame7.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric motor drives the heat dissipation base to rotate and thereby adjusting the orientation of the communication module to improve signal transmission strength. In one embodiment, the communication device may be equipped with a computation software and a processor which controls the rotation of the electric motor for automatically adjusting the transmission strength and efficiency of the communication module to the maximum. In another embodiment, the electric motor may be omitted and the user manually adjusts the orientation of the communication module. The above disclosure does not limit the present invention.

Referring toFIG.3, in one embodiment, the heat dissipation base4includes a plurality of first cooling fins47. The plurality of first cooling fins47are formed on the second base surface402.

Referring toFIG.4andFIG.7, in one embodiment, the communication device further includes a heat conductive pad62. The heat conductive member3includes a heat pipe32. The heat conductive pad62is disposed on an inner surface121of the heat dissipation case12, and the heat pipe32of the heat conductive member3is in contact with the heat conductive pad62.

Referring toFIG.3, in one embodiment, the heat dissipation case12includes a plurality of second cooling fins123. The plurality of second cooling fins123are formed on an outer surface122of the heat dissipation case12, and the outer surface122and the inner surface121are on opposite and reverse sides of the heat dissipative case12.Referring toFIG.2toFIG.4, in one embodiment, the communication device C further includes a circuit board52, a restricting board53, and the frame7. The circuit board52is fixed to the frame7, and the restricting board53is fixed to the circuit board52and pushes against the heat conductive member3so that the heat conductive member3is in full contact with the heat conductive pad. The frame7is fixedly connected to the external cover11or the heat dissipation case12, but the present disclosure is not limited thereby.

Referring toFIG.2, in one embodiment, the frame7defines a first accommodation space71and a second accommodation space72. The heat dissipation base4and the communication module51are disposed in the first accommodation space71, and the circuit board52corresponds to the second accommodation space72.

Referring toFIG.2, in one embodiment, the communication device C further includes a plurality of first antennas63. The plurality of first antennas63are disposed on the frame7and corresponds to the first accommodation space71.

In one embodiment, the communication device further includes a plurality of second antennas64. The plurality of second antennas64are disposed on the frame7and corresponds to the second accommodation space72. In one embodiment, the transmission frequencies of the plurality of first antennas63and the plurality of second antennas64are different from the transmission frequency of the communication module. For example, the communication module is used to transmit 5G signals such as millimeter wave (mm Wave) signals and sub6signals, and the plurality of first antennas63and the plurality of second antennas64are used to transmit 4G signals such as LTE signals, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

In the communication device of the present disclosure, the heat conductive member, the heat dissipation base, and the communication module are shielded by the external cover and the heat dissipation case. Therefore, when the communication device is installed in an outdoor environment, the external cover and the heat dissipation case provide good waterproof and dustproof protection, and thereby enhancing the lifespan and reliability of the communication device. In addition, the heat generated by the communication module is fully transferred to the heat dissipation case through the heat dissipation base and the heat conductive member and is further dissipated by the heat dissipation case, and so the heat dissipation effect is good. Through the heat dissipation base being thermally connected to the heat conductive member and rotatable relative to the heat conductive member, the communication module of the present disclosure meets both the signal adjustment and heat dissipation design criteria.

The foregoing description of the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure has been presented only for the purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.

The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the disclosure and their practical application so as to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the disclosure and various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. Alternative embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains without departing from its spirit and scope.