Monolithic adaptive optical/RF reflector
US10241321B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q5/22
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reflector assembly includes a monolithic and adaptive reflector having a single and continuous reflecting surface and a focusing shape. The reflector assembly further includes a plurality of trusses for supporting the monolithic and adaptive reflector and a plurality of actuators, each of the plurality of actuators operatively connected to one of the plurality of trusses. Actuation of each of the plurality of actuators exerts a force which flexes at least a portion of the continuous reflecting surface.
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