Patent · US Expired

Microwave antenna

US7019707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

9Claims

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Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

Frank Gottwald · Rutesheim, DE
Tore Toennesen · Reutlingen, DE
Dirk Steinbuch · Wimsheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 12, 2004
Grant date	Mar 28, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 12, 2024

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01Q21/064
WIPO fieldTelecommunications
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a microwave antenna a dielectric carrier having a strip line is provided. A funnel-shaped or horn shaped waveguide radiator is integrated into a metallic cover, and it is situated above the strip line. A transformation element is provided for the transition from the strip line to the aperture of the waveguide radiator.

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