Folding directional antenna
US7046202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna array includes a dielectric substrate comprising an integral center hub including a pivotal center section therein, and a pivotal wings extending radially from the integral center hub. An active antenna element is on the pivotal center section of the integral center hub, and passive antenna elements are on the pivotal wings. The active antenna element and the passive antenna elements are pivotal between a stored position and an operational position. The active antenna element and the passive antenna elements are substantially planar when in the stored position, and are substantially perpendicular to the integral center hub when in the operational position.
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