Antenna feed angular alignment tool
US7802370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B13/19
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An antenna feed angular alignment tool for an antenna feed and method of use. The tool having a body with a bore between a first end and a second end; a capsule, retained within the bore, having a first material and a second material enclosed within a cavity of the capsule. Coupling feature(s) integral with the body, proximate the first end are configured to rotationally couple with the antenna feed. The first material and the second material having different densities are movable within the capsule, indicating when the capsule and thereby the tool are aligned with a horizontal plane.
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