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Polarized signal receiving apparatus
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1986-02-27
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Granted: 1987-07-07
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Expires: 2006-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A polarized receiving apparatus in which there is provided a first waveguide for transmitting polarized signals and a second waveguide secured to the first for receiving polarized signals at one end thereof. An antenna means is provided having integrally formed portions including a receiver probe portion disposed in the second waveguide and extending generally axially of the second waveguide for receiving one polarization of the incident signal, a launch probe portion concentric with the axis of the first waveguide and extending generally axially of the first waveguide for launching said signal therein, and a drive portion intermediate the receiver and launch probe portions with said drive portions including a first gear. A drive source is supported in a housing member which defines the first waveguide and this drive source comprises at least a second gear adapted to mesh with the first gear for driving the antenna means.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C. Cloutier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P5/00; H01P5/08; H01P5/082; H01P1/00; H01P1/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus comprising; a first means including means for transmitting polarized signals, a second means including means for receiving polarized signals at one end thereof, means for securing the first means to the second means, an antenna means having integrally formed portions including a receiver probe portion associated with the second means, for receiving one polarization of the incident signal, a launch probe portion associated with the first means for launching said signal therein, and a drive portion intermediate the receiver and launch probe portions, said drive portion including a mechanical driven means, and a drive source comprising a drive means adapted to intercouple with the driven means for driving the antenna means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus comprising; a first means including means for transmitting polarized signals, a second means including means for receiving polarized signals at one end thereof, means for securing the first means to the second means, an antenna means having integrally formed portions including a receiver probe portion associated with the second means, for receiving one polarization of the incident signal, a launch probe portion associated with the first means for launching said signal therein, and a drive portion intermediate the receiver and launch probe portions, said drive portion including a mechanical driven means, and a drive source comprising a drive means adapted to intercouple with the driven means for driving the antenna means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first means comprises a first waveguide which is a rectangular waveguide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said second means comprises a second waveguide which is a circular waveguide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second means comprises a second waveguide which is a circular waveguide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for securing the first means to the second means comprises a plurality of screws.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said receiver probe portion includes a reverse bend segment followed by a substantially straight segment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A polarized signal receiving appratus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said launch probe portion is substantially straight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 7 wherein said launch probe portion has a forked end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first means comprises a first waveguide defined by a housing member, said first waveguide being rectangular and said housing member having means for supporting said drive source over said rectangular waveguide, said driven means comprising a first gear, said drive means comprising a second gear being supported on a shaft that extends substantially parallel to the rectangular waveguide but outside of the rectangular waveguide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 9 further including a third gear disposed for engagement and between said first and second gears.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 10 wherein said third gear is supported from an end wall of said housing member defining the first waveguide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 11 wherein said second waveguide is defined by a housing member having recess means for receiving said first, second and third gears.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 12 wherein said first gear has associated therewith a hub adapted to be received in a passage in the end wall of said first waveguide housing member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said drive means is supported in a housing member associated with one of said first and second means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second means each extend axially along a common axis in an in-line arrangement.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
117 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus comprising; a first means including means for transmitting polarized signals, a second means including means for receiving polarized signals at one end thereof, means for securing the first means to the second means in an in-line inter-relationship, an antenna means having integrally formed portions, including a receiver probe portion associated with the second means for receiving an incident signal, a launch probe portion associated with the first means for launching said signal therein, and a drive portion intermediate the receiver and launch probe portions, said drive portion including a mechanical driven means, and a drive source comprising a drive means adapted to intercouple with the driven means for rotating the antenna means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
117 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus comprising; a first means including means for transmitting polarized signals, a second means including means for receiving polarized signals at one end thereof, means for securing the first means to the second means in an in-line inter-relationship, an antenna means having integrally formed portions, including a receiver probe portion associated with the second means for receiving an incident signal, a launch probe portion associated with the first means for launching said signal therein, and a drive portion intermediate the receiver and launch probe portions, said drive portion including a mechanical driven means, and a drive source comprising a drive means adapted to intercouple with the driven means for rotating the antenna means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 16 wherein the first means comprises a first waveguide and the second means comprises a second waveguide, said receiver probe and launch probe portions extending axially of said waveguides along a common axis in an in-line arrangement.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
A polarized signal receiving apparatus as set forth in claim 16 wherein said drive means is supported in the housing member associated with one of said first and second means.
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