Self-supporting unitary feed assembly
US7907097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/09
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A feed assembly for a reflector antenna having a unitary portion of dielectric material, a proximal end of the unitary portion configured for connection with the reflector antenna. The unitary portion having a waveguide portion extending between the proximal end and a sub reflector support having a sub reflector surface at a distal end. The waveguide portion and the sub reflector surface covered with an RF reflective material. The unitary portion may be cost effectively formed via, for example injection molding and or machining. Alternatively, the feed assembly may be formed as a horn feed, without a sub reflector.
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