Method of and device for thermoforming of antennas
US8313684B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7162
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method thermoforms one or more shaped bodies from a thermoformable tape and a structure having a thermoformable tape with one or more shaped bodies. The thermoformable tape is positioned proximate to a thermoforming device and to thermoform the tape with one or more shaped bodies. The structure includes of a thermoformable tape with one or more shaped bodies formed within the tape. The tape can have a plurality of apertures along the edge of the tape configured to impart a positioning force. The thermoformed shaped bodies can be comprised of one or more antenna carriers. The shaped bodies can further include components such as an antenna radiator coupled to the antenna carrier.
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