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Patch antenna and method for making the same

US5977710A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1997
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/737
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A patch antenna has: a driven patch fed with a high-frequency signal and radiates a high-frequency electromagnetic field from its one surface; a parasitic patch receives the high-frequency electromagnetic field from the driven patch at a first surface and reradiates the high-frequency electromagnetic field from a second surface; and a radome which protectively holds the driven patch and the parasitic patch inside of the radome; wherein the parasitic patch is held by the inner surface of the radome which contacts the second surface of the parasitic patch and by a holder which protrudes from the inner surface of the radome and covers a part of the first surface of the parasitic patch.

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