Patent classifications
H01Q1/1264
MULTI-BEAM BI-FOCAL SHAPED REFLECTOR ANTENNA FOR CONCURRENT COMMUNICATION WITH MULTIPLE NON-COLLOCATED GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITES AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
In one embodiment, a multi-beam antenna is described. The multi-beam antenna includes a reflector having a single reflector surface defining a first focal region and a second focal region. A first feed group is located within the first focal region. The first feed group includes a first feed oriented relative to the reflector define a first beam pointed in a first direction. The multi-beam antenna further includes a fixed attachment mechanism attaching the first feed group to the reflector such that a position of the first feed group is fixed relative to the reflector. The multi-beam antenna further includes a second feed group located within the second focal region. The second feed group includes a second feed oriented relative to the reflector to define a second beam pointed in a second direction. The multi-beam antenna further includes an adjustable attachment mechanism attaching the second feed group to the reflector in an adjustable relation to the reflector, whereby a difference between the first direction and the second direction is adjustable.
Devices, assemblies, and methods for mounting a wireless access point to a post
An assembly for mounting a wireless access point includes a base panel configured to be mounted to a post and to support the access point. The assembly includes a shroud configured to at least partially surround the base panel, the access point, and the post. The assembly can also include an antenna support configured to support an antenna coupled to the access point and configured to rotate between a first position and a second position. A method of mounting the access point to the post includes mounting, to the post, the base panel supporting the access point. The method also includes, after mounting the base panel to the post, coupling the shroud to the base panel such that the shroud at least partially surrounds the base panel, the access point, and the post.
ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD FOR OPTIMAL TRACKING OF MULTIPLE BROADBAND SATELLITE TERMINALS IN SUPPORT OF IN THEATRE AND RAPID DEPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
An antenna communication architecture and a method for simultaneous optimal tracking of multiple broadband satellite terminals in support of in theatre operations and rapid deployment applications, and methods in relation therewith. This communication architecture is especially suitable for implementation as a hosted payload configuration on a host spacecraft.
PLANAR ANTENNA APPARATUS AND SUPPORT OF PLANAR ANTENNA APPARATUS
According to one embodiment, a planar antenna apparatus includes a support including: a support main body, and three or more support legs extending from the support main body, a first movable unit rotatably supported around a first axis with respect to the support, a second movable unit rotatably supported around a second axis with respect to the first movable unit, the second axis extending along a main surface of the first movable unit, a third movable unit rotatably supported around a third axis with respect to the second movable unit, the third axis extending along a thickness direction of the second movable unit, an antenna unit supported by the third movable unit, and a connection wire electrically connecting the first movable unit and the third movable unit.
Antenna system with multiple independently steerable shaped beams
An antenna system having a main reflector and at least two subreflectors is configured to provide at least two independently steerable beams. Each subreflector is configured to illuminate the main reflector, and each subreflector is configured to be illuminated by a respective dedicated feed element or dedicated feed array. At least one of the subreflectors is configured to steer a first beam, without affecting the shape or orientation of any other beam. One or more of the beams may also be independently shaped, by a contoured surface of one or more subreflectors and/or the main reflector.
Variable angle mount for attaching a mast to a structure
Mounting systems and apparatus are provided for attaching a mast to a structure at a desired orientation. The mounting apparatus includes a base support and a ball mount. The base support can be rigidly attached to a portion of the structure. The ball mount receives a ball associated with the mast to thereby allow the mast to be positioned and maintained at the desired orientation. The mounting apparatus may be used, for example, for attaching a digital broadcast satellite (DBS) antenna to a fascia or other portion of a home or other structure.
Wireless communication antennae for concurrent communication in an access point
One or more access points in a wireless communication system, wherein at least one of those access points includes a set of more than one antennae capable of concurrent communication, and at least one of those more than one antennae is isolated from a remainder of that set of antennae during concurrent communication. Isolation includes one or more of disposed a first antenna in a null region of a second antenna, disposing a first antenna to communicate polarized and substantially orthogonal to a second antenna, disposing a set of antennae to communicate at two or more carrier frequencies, wherein each first antenna adjacent to a second antenna operate at distinct such carrier frequencies, or disposing a set of antennae to communicate using two or more substantially distinct protocols, wherein substantially each first antenna adjacent to a second antenna operate at substantially distinct such protocols.
CLAMPING DEVICE FOR ANTENNA
The present invention relates to a clamping device for an antenna and, in particular, to a clamping device for an antenna which include: an arm unit coupled to a support pole and having a rotating shaft groove opening upward in a front end portion; a rotation unit detachably mounted in the rotating shaft hole of the arm unit and coupled to be rotatable at a predetermined angle in the left and right direction around the rotating shaft hole; and a tilting unit coupled to the front end portion of the rotation unit so as to be tiltable in the vertical direction while mediating coupling of an antenna device. Due to this feature, the clamping device for an antenna provides the advantages of eliminating spatial limitations on a plurality of antenna devices for the support pole and improving workability.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS STATION
A mobile communications station may include a supporting frame including an interface for mechanical coupling to a vehicle for transporting the mobile communications station, wherein the interface includes fastening points for attachment of a three-point hitch; a first antenna mounted on the supporting frame to facilitate communication with mobile devices; and a second antenna mounted on the supporting frame to facilitate communication with a distant location, wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are to facilitate a bidirectional communication link between the mobile devices and the distant location.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
An antenna assembly includes a base, a lower shell, a heat-dissipating support, an antenna body, and an upper shell. The base includes a base body and a connecting portion connected to each other. The lower shell includes a pivotal base. The pivotal base is located at a first end of the lower shell, and a second end of the lower shell is connected to the connecting portion. The heat-dissipating support includes a bottom portion, a fixed portion, and an extension portion connected in sequence, and the bottom portion is pivotally disposed on the pivotal base. The antenna body includes an adapter board and a first antenna connected to each other. The adapter board includes a fixed end fixed to the extension portion. The upper shell includes an accommodation space configured to accommodate the heat-dissipating support and the antenna body, and the fixed portion is fixed to the upper shell.