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Antenna

US6448931B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 27, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q9/0421
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An antenna includes a grounding plate and a plurality of radiator elements in rectangular shape. The elements are disposed on the grounding plate with its one end being electrically coupled to the grounding plate. Longitudinal lengths of the elements are set within a range of &lgr;/8-3&lgr;/8 so that working frequencies are adjusted at given frequencies. Accordingly, this one antenna can transmit and receive frequencies in a desired frequency band. A coupler is disposed between the plurality of elements, and only one element is fed with power, while the other elements are fed indirectly, so that numbers of feeding points and feed lines are reduced. Further, a distance between the grounding plate and the elements is adjusted to a 0.5-3 inch range, whereby a thin and low antenna is obtainable.

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