公开(公告)号：US11380991B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-05

申请号：US17302253

申请日：2021-04-28

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Fred J. Anderson ,  Danielle N. Bane ,  John M. Blosco ,  Paul J. Stager ,  Daniel N. Johnson ,  Timothy A. Frank ,  John M. Swartz

IPC: H01Q3/36 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B7/06

Abstract: An electronically a steerable and switchable antenna array is provided that can produce a first beam with a first coverage range and a second beam with a second coverage range by selecting one of a first and a second beamwidth for both the first and second beams; in response to selecting the first beamwidth: switching signal inputs to narrow-beam antenna arrays; steering the first beam to one of a first positive, negative, or zero offset position; independently steering the second beam to one of a second positive, negative offset, or zero offset position; and transmitting signals received from the signal inputs via the first beam and the second beam; and in response to selecting the second beamwidth: switching signal inputs to wide-beam antenna arrays; and transmitting signals received from the signal inputs via the first beam and the second beam.

公开(公告)号：US09763317B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US13803828

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： James A. Mass ,  David Lynn Artman ,  Timothy A. Frank

IPC: B23K31/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  B23K1/00 ,  B23K101/36 ,  H05K3/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/0204 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B23K2101/36 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K3/0061 ,  H05K2201/0959 ,  H05K2201/10416 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/49165

Abstract: In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly includes a PCB, the PCB being arranged to define a through-hole therein, the through-hole having a surface, wherein the PCB includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The PCB assembly also includes a slug arrangement and a surface mount component. The slug arrangement is formed from an electrically and thermally conductive material and includes at least a first portion and a second portion. At least a part of the first portion is positioned in the through-hole, and the second portion is coupled to the bottom surface. The surface mount component is positioned over the through-hole and the top surface, and has a first surface configured to contact the first portion.

公开(公告)号：US20140268580A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13803828

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： James A. Mass ,  David Lynn Artman ,  Timothy A. Frank

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K1/18

CPC classification number: H05K1/0204 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B23K2101/36 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K3/0061 ,  H05K2201/0959 ,  H05K2201/10416 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/49165

Abstract: In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly includes a PCB, the PCB being arranged to define a through-hole therein, the through-hole having a surface, wherein the PCB includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The PCB assembly also includes a slug arrangement and a surface mount component. The slug arrangement is formed from an electrically and thermally conductive material and includes at least a first portion and a second portion. At least a part of the first portion is positioned in the through-hole, and the second portion is coupled to the bottom surface. The surface mount component is positioned over the through-hole and the top surface, and has a first surface configured to contact the first portion.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，印刷电路板（PCB）组件包括PCB，PCB布置成在其中限定通孔，通孔具有表面，其中PCB包括顶表面和底表面。 PCB组件还包括块状排列和表面安装部件。 芯块布置由导电和导热材料形成并且包括至少第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分的至少一部分位于通孔中，并且第二部分联接到底表面。 表面安装部件定位在通孔和顶表面上方，并且具有被配置为接触第一部分的第一表面。

公开(公告)号：US20130026325A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13632650

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Timothy A. Frank

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  H01P11/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/007 ,  H01Q1/1221 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: A solid surface bracket is provided. The solid surface bracket is configured to couple an antenna system with a solid surface ceiling. The solid surface bracket may include a top flange, bottom flange, and a side flange. The top flange may include an opening that is sized and shaped to receive a solid surface screw. The solid surface screw may be configured to engage with the solid surface ceiling. The bottom flange may be configured to receive a clip of the antenna system. The bottom flange may extend substantially parallel to the top flange. The side flange may be coupled with the top flange and bottom flange. The side flange may extend between and substantially perpendicular to the top flange and bottom flange. The side flange may have a height greater than a minimum bend radius of a cable extending from the antenna system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个坚固的表面支架。 固体表面支架配置成将天线系统与固体表面天花板相连接。 固体表面支架可以包括顶部凸缘，底部凸缘和侧部凸缘。 顶部凸缘可以包括尺寸和形状以容纳固体表面螺钉的开口。 固体表面螺钉可以被配置成与固体表面天花板接合。 底部法兰可以被配置为接收天线系统的夹子。 底部凸缘可以基本上平行于顶部凸缘延伸。 侧凸缘可以与顶部凸缘和底部凸缘联接。 侧凸缘可以在顶部凸缘和底部凸缘之间延伸并且基本上垂直于顶部凸缘和底部凸缘。 侧凸缘可以具有高于从天线系统延伸的电缆的最小弯曲半径的高度。

公开(公告)号：US11024961B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16875655

申请日：2020-05-15

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Fred J. Anderson ,  Danielle N. Bane ,  John M. Blosco ,  Paul J. Stager ,  Daniel N. Johnson ,  Timothy A. Frank ,  John M. Swartz

IPC: H04B7/0413 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H04B7/06

Abstract: An electronically a steerable and switchable antenna array is provided that can produce a first beam with a first coverage range and a second beam with a second coverage range by selecting one of a first and a second beamwidth for both the first and second beams; in response to selecting the first beamwidth: switching signal inputs to narrow-beam antenna arrays; steering the first beam to one of a first positive, negative, or zero offset position; independently steering the second beam to one of a second positive, negative offset, or zero offset position; and transmitting signals received from the signal inputs via the first beam and the second beam; and in response to selecting the second beamwidth: switching signal inputs to wide-beam antenna arrays; and transmitting signals received from the signal inputs via the first beam and the second beam.

公开(公告)号：US08446335B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US13632650

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy A. Frank

IPC: H01Q1/12

CPC classification number: H01Q1/007 ,  H01Q1/1221 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: A solid surface bracket is provided. The solid surface bracket is configured to couple an antenna system with a solid surface ceiling. The solid surface bracket may include a top flange, bottom flange, and a side flange. The top flange may include an opening that is sized and shaped to receive a solid surface screw. The solid surface screw may be configured to engage with the solid surface ceiling. The bottom flange may be configured to receive a clip of the antenna system. The bottom flange may extend substantially parallel to the top flange. The side flange may be coupled with the top flange and bottom flange. The side flange may extend between and substantially perpendicular to the top flange and bottom flange. The side flange may have a height greater than a minimum bend radius of a cable extending from the antenna system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个坚固的表面支架。 固体表面支架配置成将天线系统与固体表面天花板相连接。 固体表面支架可以包括顶部凸缘，底部凸缘和侧部凸缘。 顶部凸缘可以包括尺寸和形状以容纳固体表面螺钉的开口。 固体表面螺钉可以被配置成与固体表面天花板接合。 底部法兰可以被配置为接收天线系统的夹子。 底部凸缘可以基本上平行于顶部凸缘延伸。 侧凸缘可以与顶部凸缘和底部凸缘联接。 侧凸缘可以在顶部凸缘和底部凸缘之间延伸并且基本上垂直于顶部凸缘和底部凸缘。 侧凸缘可以具有高于从天线系统延伸的电缆的最小弯曲半径的高度。