Foldable directional antenna
US6480157B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/205
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A foldable antenna includes a plurality of passive elements radially spaced apart from a center active element. The radial passive elements are joined to the active element to create a deformable union. In this way, the surrounding passive elements can be folded toward the midplane of the antenna array to create a relatively compact stored configuration.
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