Radome—reflector assembly mechanism
US9577323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a radome-reflector assembly for, e.g., a microwave antenna, has (i) two semi-circular rims that receive the peripheries of the radome and the reflector and (ii) fixed and adjustable clamps that secure the ends of the rims together. The rims are designed with slanted inner surfaces that engage the periphery of the reflector, such that, when the adjustable clamp is tightened circumferentially, the periphery of the reflector is forced laterally to abut other rim structure to form a metal-to-metal RF seal between the reflector and the rims. Certain assemblies with low profiles and low circumferential forces can be assembled without special tooling using plastic clamps and still achieve good RF seals.
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