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Multiple-feed antenna system having multi-position subreflector assembly

US10170842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2018
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q19/191
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for a multiple-feed antenna are described. The multiple-feed antenna includes a primary reflector that directs signals along a primary RF signal path and a subreflector assembly that rotates between a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in a first position, a first subreflector element of the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a first RF signal path. When the subreflector assembly is in a second position, the second subreflector element redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a second RF signal path. The antenna system includes a first feed that intersects the first RF signal path, a second feed that intersects the second RF signal path, and an actuator that moves the subreflector assembly.

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