Integrated single-piece antenna feed and components
US10468773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/193
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include an integrated single-piece antenna feed and a turnstile circular polarizer suitable for use in a satellite communications system. One embodiment of the integrated single-piece antenna includes a circular waveguide input, a turnstile, a coaxial feed horn, subreflector and subreflector support. Alternative embodiments utilize symmetrically oriented struts with or without a coaxial subreflector support to physically support a subreflector.
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