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Coupled multiband antenna

US8115690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2009
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q21/30
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Free space antenna structures are presented in which multiple radiating elements are disposed proximate to each other. In a structure containing two radiating elements, the radiating element of shorter wavelength is split into a monopole and a dipole that are electrically, but not physically, coupled to each other. The monopole has a length of λ/4 and is attached to the same feed as the longer wavelength radiating element. The dipole has a length of λ/4 and is attached to the same feed as the longer wavelength radiating element. Non-conductive shields prevent contact between the monopole, dipole, and longer wavelength radiating element. The longer wavelength radiating element is formed in a helix outside of which the dipole, and perhaps monopole, is disposed.

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