Automotive window antenna
US9136583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automotive window antenna includes: an FM radio main antenna which includes two horizontal strips, and a vertical strip, and which is connected with a main feed point provided on a side of a longitudinal side of the window glass through a strip extending inwardly between the horizontal strips from one end portion or a midpoint portion of one of the horizontal strips; and an FM radio sub antenna which includes one horizontal strip, and which is provided on a side opposite to the feed point, at a substantially central position between the two horizontal strips of the FM radio main antenna so as not to achieve a capacitive coupling with the two horizontal strips, the FM radio main antenna and the FM radio sub antenna being provided in the blank space to achieve a diversity reception, and being connected to a tuner.
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