Heating system for microwave antenna reflector and method for making the same
US5945955A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/02
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A parabolic reflective antenna having a front concave surface and a rear convex surface. The reflective antenna including a heating assembly for preventing and removing ice and snow during cold weather. The heating assembly includes first and second woven supporting structures. A heating element is supported between the first and second supporting structures, the first and second woven supporting structures being interposed between the front and rear surfaces of the antenna. Heat generated from the heating element emanates to the front concave surface of the reflective antenna.
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