Pin fin ground plane for a patch antenna
US7136017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q25/005
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method improves linearly-polarized microstrip patch antenna performance and fabrication through the incorporation of a pin fin ground plane and an integral antenna feed assembly. In one embodiment, a patch antenna system includes an antenna area with a patch antenna that provides radio communications. A heat dissipation member is coupled to the antenna area and includes a plurality of pins that provide for both the dissipation of heat from the antenna area and a ground plane for the antenna area. An antenna feed line is further coupled with the antenna patch for providing an electrical connection from the antenna patch to other electronic circuitries, such as a wireless device that may be mechanically coupled to the heat dissipation member. Heat generated during the operation of the wireless device is directed to ambient air by way of the heat dissipation member.
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