The MITRE Corporation (20240332818). LOW-PROFILE WIDEBAND ANTENNA ARRAY CONFIGURED TO UTILIZE EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING PROCESSES simplified abstract
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LOW-PROFILE WIDEBAND ANTENNA ARRAY CONFIGURED TO UTILIZE EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
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Inventor(s)
Cecelia R. Franzini of Worcester MA (US)
Mohamed Wajih Elsallal of Acton MA (US)
Jamie R. Hood of Owatonna MN (US)
LOW-PROFILE WIDEBAND ANTENNA ARRAY CONFIGURED TO UTILIZE EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240332818 titled 'LOW-PROFILE WIDEBAND ANTENNA ARRAY CONFIGURED TO UTILIZE EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
The abstract describes a low profile phased array antenna designed for additive manufacturing techniques, featuring signal ears, ground ears, and clustered pillars arranged on a base plate to be manufactured from a single piece of material, reducing cost and time.
- Phased array antenna designed for additive manufacturing techniques
- Components such as signal ears, ground ears, and clustered pillars arranged on a base plate
- Manufactured from a single piece of material for cost and time efficiency
- Signal ear with posts interfacing with an airgap in the base plate for optimal impedance matching
Potential Applications: - Communication systems - Radar systems - Satellite communication
Problems Solved: - Cost and time efficiency in manufacturing phased array antennas - Optimal impedance matching for signal ears
Benefits: - Reduced manufacturing costs - Faster production times - Improved performance through optimal impedance matching
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Low Profile Phased Array Antenna for Efficient Communication Systems" This technology can be utilized in the telecommunications industry for the development of advanced communication systems, radar systems, and satellite communication.
Prior Art: Prior research in the field of phased array antennas and additive manufacturing techniques can provide insights into similar innovations and advancements.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in additive manufacturing techniques and antenna design can provide further enhancements to the efficiency and performance of phased array antennas.
Questions about Low Profile Phased Array Antenna: 1. How does the use of additive manufacturing techniques benefit the production of phased array antennas? 2. What are the potential applications of this innovative antenna technology in various industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
a low profile phased array antenna that is configured to be manufactured using additive manufacturing techniques is provided. in one or more embodiments, the phased array can include a plurality of signal ears, ground ears, and clustered pillars that can be arranged in relation to a base plate such that each component of the antenna can be manufactured from a single piece of material, thereby allowing for the use of additive manufacturing techniques which can substantially reduce the cost and time of the manufacturing process. the phased array can include a signal ear that include one or more posts that interface with an airgap located within a base plate of the array, wherein the size of the airgap in relation to the size of the post is configured to achieve an optimal level of impedance matching.
