Communications: radio wave antennas – Antennas – With support for antenna – reflector or director
Patent
1993-01-29
1993-11-23
Wimer, Michael C.
Communications: radio wave antennas
Antennas
With support for antenna, reflector or director
343713, H01Q 108
Patent
active
052648630
ABSTRACT:
The mobile cylindrical microwave antenna array of the present invention comprises a plurality of rectangular panels when deployed forming a cylindrical array. The total number of panels forms an even number with each pair of panels, a left panel and a right panel, forming a subarray unit of the cylindrical array. These panels are hinged on the vertical outer edges to each other. The mobile cylindrical array has a center support structure which has a plurality of folding radial supports at the bottom and top of the center support structure. Each subarray unit is attached to the radial supports at the top and bottom. A motorized driver for translating is attached to each subarray unit and one radial support. When operated to collapse the deployed array, the motorized driver causes the left and right panel of the subarray unit to fold outwardly wherein the apex points to the center support. When the panels are fully collapsed against the center support, the radial supports are folded into the collapsed panels thus forming a compact cylindrical package.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3566346 (1971-02-01), Scopatz
Evans Gary E.
Miner, Jr. Harlow J.
Collier Stanton E.
Ho Tan
Singer Donald J.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Wimer Michael C.
LandOfFree
Mobile cylindrical antenna does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Mobile cylindrical antenna, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Mobile cylindrical antenna will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1852818