Folding Antenna Panel Housing Assembly

1. ANTENNA PANEL DIMENSIONS (PER BLUEPRINT): - Main PCB dimensions: 171 mm height x 89 mm width. - Mounting holes: 6x through-holes with diameter Ø5 mm[cite: 2]. - Hole Spacing: Horizontal distance between hole centers = 76 mm[cite: 2]. Vertical distance = 79 mm between adjacent holes, 158 mm total distance between top and bottom holes[cite: 2]. Edge offset = 6.5 mm from top/bottom/side edges[cite: 2]. - Bottom Cable Exit ("Nub"): At the bottom center of the PCB, there is a protruding soldered cable exit fitting (cable relief nub) for an attached 2-meter LMR-100 coaxial cable. The enclosure must feature a matching recessed cutout and relief pocket for this fitting. 2. FOLDING & MECHANICAL ARCHITECTURE: - Dual-Panel Hinged System: Two symmetrical housing frames connected by a central hinge along the vertical edge. - Unfolded Position: Opens and locks rigidly at a 90-degree angle to provide optimal dual-polarization (MIMO) antenna orientation. - Folded Position: Closes flush (book-style) for compact travel. - Magnetic Closure: Recessed slots on the mating frame edges for neodymium disc magnets (e.g., 5x2 mm or 8x2 mm) to keep the enclosure securely closed when folded. - Removable Suction Cup Mounts: Quick-release bayonet / twist-lock sockets on the outer rear panels. Allows rubber window suction cups to be attached for glass mounting and easily twisted off before folding the case into a bag. 3. CABLE PROTECTION & STRAIN RELIEF (LMR-100 CABLE): - Recessed entry pocket matching the bottom PCB cable nub. - Internal Strain Relief: An S-shaped internal cable routing channel with a zip-tie anchor post inside the housing. Any external tugging force on the cable is transferred to the plastic housing and zip-tie, protecting the PCB solder joints. - External Flexible Boot: A tapered sleeve exit port designed for a TPU flexible boot or spiral relief to maintain a minimum bend radius (R ≥ 20 mm) and prevent wire fatigue. 4. CABLE MANAGEMENT & CONNECTOR STORAGE (FOR TRAVEL): - Integrated Cable Winders: Rear-mounted L-shaped winding cleats / hooks to wrap two 2-meter LMR-100 cables neatly around the back of the folded case. - Connector Parking Clips: Integrated snap-fit C-clips molded onto the outer housing shell to store and hold: 1) Two native SMA-male connectors (attached to the antenna cables). 2) Two SMA-female to TS9 flexible pigtail adapters. Clips keep all metallic connectors locked in place so they don't scratch the case or dangle in a bag. 5. 3D PRINTING OPTIMIZATION: - Designed for FDM printing: Panels lay flat on the print bed to minimize support structure requirements. - Print-in-place or pin-based hinge design with 0.3 mm clearances for smooth movement.

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