18185919. REFLECTOR ANTENNAS AND RELATED METHODS simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
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REFLECTOR ANTENNAS AND RELATED METHODS
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James Timothy Barrett of Playa Del Rey CA (US)
REFLECTOR ANTENNAS AND RELATED METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18185919 titled 'REFLECTOR ANTENNAS AND RELATED METHODS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes reflector antennas with movable ribs to expand the reflective material.
- Gold-plated clips couple the reflective material to the ribs.
- An actuator moves the ribs relative to the hub to unfold the reflective material.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Antenna design with movable ribs for expanding reflective material.
- Use of gold-plated clips for coupling the reflective material.
- Actuator mechanism for moving the ribs to unfold the reflective material.
Potential Applications:
- Satellite communication systems.
- Radar systems.
- Radio telescopes.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient deployment of large reflector antennas.
- Precise control over the expansion of reflective material.
Benefits:
- Improved signal reception and transmission.
- Space-saving design for compact deployment.
- Enhanced durability with gold-plated clips.
Commercial Applications:
- Telecommunications industry for satellite communication.
- Defense sector for radar systems.
- Astronomy research for radio telescopes.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology can be found in patents and research papers on reflector antennas with movable components.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on optimizing the actuator mechanism for faster deployment of reflector antennas.
Questions about Reflector Antennas: 1. How do reflector antennas with movable ribs improve signal reception compared to traditional designs? 2. What materials are commonly used for the reflective material in reflector antennas?
Original Abstract Submitted
Reflector antennas and related methods are disclosed. An example antenna includes a hub; ribs coupled to the hub; a reflective material; gold-plated clips to couple the reflective material to respective ones of the ribs; and an actuator to cause respective ones of the ribs to move relative to the hub from a folded position to an unfolded position to expand the reflective material.
