Device and method for folded deployable waveguide
US11108161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/288
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A foldable and deployable assembly for use to transfer RF signals comprises a RF transmitter/receiver adapted to operate in the RF range S and up, a transmit/receive horn unit to attach the assembly to an antenna operable in the RF range S and up and a foldable/deployable RF waveguide connected between the RF transmitter/receiver and the transmit/receive horn and operable in the RF range of S and up, the waveguide is formed as a hollow elongated piece made of at least one of silicone based shape memory composite carbon fiber reinforced silicone (CFRS) and graphite with silicone.
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