Low-PIM channel runner assembly and cable support rail system
US10734719B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/263
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A low-PIM cable support rail assembly includes a metal strut extending in a longitudinal direction positioned within a potential PIM reactive zone of a cellular base station antenna. A channel runner assembly slidably engaged with the strut includes a low-PIM a low-PIM spacer and a low-PIM channel runner block that includes a captured rod anchor, such as a nut or bolt head, engaged with a threaded rod. A compression nut engaged with the threaded rod releasably pinches strut rails between the low-PIM channel runner block and the low-PIM spacer to secure the channel runner assembly at a desired position along the strut. The low-PIM channel runner block and low-PIM spacer prevent metal-to-metal contact when the compression nut is tightened to secure the channel runner assembly to the strut. A cable support block or other component may be spaced apart from the strut along the threaded rod.
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