A radio frequency rotary coupler with its power dividers/couplers separated among multiple circuit layers that are axially stacked and interconnected using coaxial feeds. This architecture allows for multiple layers of circuits with minimal outside diameter and while minimizing increase in axial length. The coupler includes a stator, rotor, and dynamic capacitive ring. The stator includes at least a first stator circuit layer with a primary stator power divider (SPD), a second stator circuit layer with at least one secondary SPD, and stator coaxial feeds coupling the primary SPD and the secondary SPD(s). The rotor includes a first rotor circuit layer with a primary rotor power divider (RPD), a second rotor circuit layer with at least one secondary RPD, and rotor coaxial feeds coupling the primary RPD and the secondary RPD(s). The dynamic capacitive ring couples the stator and the rotor via the secondary SPD(s) and RPD(s).

The present disclosure relates to a phase shifter, an accelerator, and an operating method therefor. The phase shifter comprises a rotating part having a first hollow structure, the first hollow structure having a first cavity, a distance between a circumference of the cross section of the first cavity and a rotation center of the rotating part changing periodically and continuously in a peripheral direction, such that when the rotatory part rotates, a phase shift occurs between two adjacent microwave pulses at an outlet of the phase shifter. The operating method comprises transmitting a microwave pulse within the accelerator at a repetitive frequency v Hertz; the driving devices drives the rotating part to rotate at a rotation speed of n RPM, wherein n=15v*m, m is an odd number, 1, 3, 5 . . . , such that when transmitting a microwave pulse each time, the long axis of the oval cross section of the first cavity of the rotatory part is rotated to a horizontal or vertical state.

A rotary coupling includes a first waveguide, a second waveguide that is coaxial with the first waveguide and supported for rotation relative to the first waveguide, and a collar. The collar is connected to one of the first and second waveguides and extends circumferentially about an end of the other of the first and second waveguides to reduce attenuation of electromagnetic radiation conveyed between the first waveguide and the second waveguide.

The present disclosure relates to a phase shifter, an accelerator, and an operating method therefor. The phase shifter comprises a rotating part having a first hollow structure, the first hollow structure having a first cavity, a distance between a circumference of the cross section of the first cavity and a rotation center of the rotating part changing periodically and continuously in a peripheral direction, such that when the rotatory part rotates, a phase shift occurs between two adjacent microwave pulses at an outlet of the phase shifter. The operating method comprises transmitting a microwave pulse within the accelerator at a repetitive frequency v Hertz; the driving devices drives the rotating part to rotate at a rotation speed of n RPM, wherein n=15v*m, m is an odd number, 1, 3, 5 . . . , such that when transmitting a microwave pulse each time, the long axis of the oval cross section of the first cavity of the rotatory part is rotated to a horizontal or vertical state.

An imaging system comprises a catheter having a lumen, a rotatable imaging probe within the catheter lumen including a distal transducer and first and second conductors coupled to the transducer, and a coupler that couples the rotatable first and second conductors to non-rotatable third and fourth conductors, respectively. The coupler includes a rotary capacitive coupler.

A radio frequency rotary coupler with its power dividers/couplers separated among multiple circuit layers that are axially stacked and interconnected using coaxial feeds. This architecture allows for multiple layers of circuits with minimal outside diameter and while minimizing increase in axial length. The coupler includes a stator, rotor, and dynamic capacitive ring. The stator includes at least a first stator circuit layer with a primary stator power divider (SPD), a second stator circuit layer with at least one secondary SPD, and stator coaxial feeds coupling the primary SPD and the secondary SPD(s). The rotor includes a first rotor circuit layer with a primary rotor power divider (RPD), a second rotor circuit layer with at least one secondary RPD, and rotor coaxial feeds coupling the primary RPD and the secondary RPD(s). The dynamic capacitive ring couples the stator and the rotor via the secondary SPD(s) and RPD(s).

An electronic device may include a first set of antennas, a second set of antennas, and a slip ring disposed between the first set of antennas and the second set of antennas. The slip ring may include a waveguide that provides a pathway for signals transmitted between the first set of and the second set of antennas. A diameter and a length of the waveguide may enable efficient transmission of the signals between the sets of antennas by reducing signal attenuation. Additionally, gaps between the sets of antennas and the slip ring may be sized to reduce radiation emitted from the electronic device. The gaps between the sets of antennas and the slip ring may enable wireless data transfer between the sets of antennas.

A system for excavating a rock face using microwaves. The system may include a microwave generator, an articulable robotic arm with a plurality of rotatably connected rigid waveguide segments, an applicator attached to a distal end of the robotic arm, and a robotic control system. The system produces microwaves with the microwave generator and moves the robotic arm such that the applicator moves along the rock face as the microwaves exit the applicator to precondition the rock face for excavation. Various patterns of microwave treatment, and controls based on sensor feedback, may be implemented.

Disclosed is a non-contact rotary joint structure that provides communication between the moving radar antenna and subsystems in radar applications and includes two RF channels with a gap in order to ensure that the rotating and fixed parts are non-contact.

Systems, devices, and methods for a microwave energy applicator. The applicator may define an internal channel having one or more longitudinal ridges inside the channel configured to focus energy. The ridges may be moveable. A reflector may be located near an exit of the applicator. In some embodiments, the applicator may define a channel having a decrease in cross-sectional area with a dielectric filler therein, acting to transition from a lower to a higher permittivity material. The various embodiments of the applicator may be attached to a waveguide, which may be an articulable robotic arm having rotatable waveguide segments attached with a microwave generator. The applicator may alter an energy level of microwaves travelling therethrough, for example, to concentrate the energy for application at a rock face in a mine site.