Microwave waveguide manifold and method

USH392H · kind H · statutory invention registration

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air · US

Inventor

• John H. Staehlin · Timonium, US

Key dates

• Grant date: Dec 1, 1987

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A controllably electrically coupled, physically intersecting plural waveguide manifold assembly wherein the intersecting waveguide elements are fabricated in integral unitary relationship from a single piece of metal in order to avoid the inaccuracies and difficult-to-control fabrication steps associated with uniting separate waveguide elements into a unitary structure. An X-band aluminum airborne radar manifold example is disclosed, along with a fabrication sequence for the manifold and the electrical energy communicating apertures joining the manifold elements.