Foldable dipole array antennas

US10411363B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• William J. Ceely · Fontana, US
• Tom M. Hikido · Torrance, US
• John E. Baldauf · Redondo Beach, US
• Miguel A. Estevez · Moraga, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 15, 2017
• Grant date: Sep 10, 2019
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H01Q25/001
• WIPO field: Telecommunications
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Foldable dipole array antennas are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a helical communication line of a dipole array antenna, and hinges spaced along the helical communication line. The apparatus also includes dipole branches operatively coupled to the helical communication line, where the dipole branches are to be moved, at the hinges, between deployed and un-deployed states.