Antenna system
US6172650A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/19
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided an antenna system applicable to an in-vehicle satellite tracking antenna system. A feed probe (1) is inserted into a ground plate (4) from a lower surface of the ground plate (4) toward an upper surface to protrude from the upper surface. A semicylindrical sub-reflector (2) forming a primary radiator together with the feed probe (1) is arranged on the upper surface of the ground plate (4) in the vicinity of the feed probe (1), and a main reflector (3) is arranged on the ground plate (4) such that mirror surfaces of the reflectors face to each other across the feed probe (1). The main reflector (3) is parabolic in at least one axis, and has a predetermined focal point or a predetermined focal line. The main reflector (3) is standing on the ground plate (4) such that the feed probe (1) is positioned on the focal point or the focal line, which is mounted on the ground plate (4) at a predetermined installing angle .theta. so that an elevation angle of the antenna is directed in a direction that receives radio waves or a direction that radiates radio waves. Tracking of the antenna system with respect to an azimuth is carried out by turning the ground plate (4) in a fas…
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