Remote units for distributed communication systems and related installation methods and apparatuses
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1. An installation assembly for a remote unit of a distributed communication system, comprising:
- a remote unit comprising an enclosure and at least one antenna unit capable of transmitting RF communication signals into a coverage area, the remote unit being configured for mounting within a mounting aperture of a support structure so that a first side of the remote unit is visible at a first side of the support structure and a second side of the remote unit is opposite to the first side of the remote unit; and
a mounting component secured to the remote unit,wherein the remote unit has at least one ventilation aperture to allow cooling air to flow between the first and second sides of the remote unit and between the first side and a second side of the support structure.
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Abstract
Remote units are mounted in a support structure so that cooling air flow is not impeded by the support structure. The remote units may have RF communications circuitry and other components that generate heat in the provision of wireless services.
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1. An installation assembly for a remote unit of a distributed communication system, comprising:
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a remote unit comprising an enclosure and at least one antenna unit capable of transmitting RF communication signals into a coverage area, the remote unit being configured for mounting within a mounting aperture of a support structure so that a first side of the remote unit is visible at a first side of the support structure and a second side of the remote unit is opposite to the first side of the remote unit; and a mounting component secured to the remote unit, wherein the remote unit has at least one ventilation aperture to allow cooling air to flow between the first and second sides of the remote unit and between the first side and a second side of the support structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An installation assembly for a remote unit of a distributed communication system, comprising:
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a support structure having a first side, a second side, and a mounting aperture extending from the first side to the second side; a remote unit comprising an enclosure and at least one antenna unit capable of transmitting RF communication signals into a coverage area, the remote unit being disposed within the mounting aperture so that a first side of the remote unit is visible at the first side of the support structure; and a mounting component secured to the remote unit and secured to the support structure, wherein the remote unit has at least one ventilation aperture to allow cooling air to flow between the first and second sides of the remote unit and between the first side and second sides of the support structure. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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