US5081467A
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Snap-in antenna element for window shade-type radar
Assignee: Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1990-09-11
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Granted: 1992-01-14
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Expires: 2010-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A transmit/receive module and RF elements are constructed as a sub-assembly. Notches are formed along the edges of two parallel spaced antenna planes. These notches engage mating notches formed in the element of the sub-assembly thereby retaining the sub-assembly by "snap-in" action. Conversely, the sub-assembly may be quickly disassembled by unsnapping the engagement of the sub-assembly and antenna plane.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter K. Homer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/1235; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A snap-on antenna element assembly comprising: an antenna plane in the form of a strip having notches transversely formed along its edges; an antenna element formed of sheet material and having notches transversely formed therein for removably engaging the antenna plane notches; a drop line integrally connected at one end thereof to the element, an opposite end of the drop line being connected to electronic circuitry; wherein the antenna plane strip includes narrow sections joined at a median enlarged section in which the notches are formed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A snap-on antenna element assembly comprising: an antenna plane in the form of a strip having notches transversely formed along its edges; an antenna element formed of sheet material and having notches transversely formed therein for removably engaging the antenna plane notches; a drop line integrally connected at one end thereof to the element, an opposite end of the drop line being connected to electronic circuitry; wherein the antenna plane strip includes narrow sections joined at a median enlarged section in which the notches are formed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The assembly set forth in claim 1 wherein the antenna element includes: a straight central section for contacting the surface of the antenna plane strip; and enlarged portions at opposite sides of the straight central section, wherein the notches are formed inwardly of the enlarged portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
An antenna element assembly for a three-layer radar membrane including two spaced antenna planes and an interposing ground plane, the assembly comprising: an electronic module fastened to the ground plate; two drop lines connected at first ends thereof to the module; each antenna plane being formed as a strip having notches transversely formed along its edges; two separate antenna elements each formed of sheet material and having notches transversely formed therein for removably engaging the antenna plane notches; wherein second ends of the drop lines are integrally connected to a respective antenna element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
An antenna element assembly for a three-layer radar membrane including two spaced antenna planes and an interposing ground plane, the assembly comprising: an electronic module fastened to the ground plate; two drop lines connected at first ends thereof to the module; each antenna plane being formed as a strip having notches transversely formed along its edges; two separate antenna elements each formed of sheet material and having notches transversely formed therein for removably engaging the antenna plane notches; wherein second ends of the drop lines are integrally connected to a respective antenna element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly set forth in claim 3 wherein each antenna plane strip includes narrow sections joined at a median enlarged section in which the notches are formed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The assembly set forth in claim 4 wherein each antenna element includes a straight central section for contacting the surface of the antenna plane strip; and enlarged portions at opposite sides of the straight central section, wherein the notches are formed inwardly of the enlarged portions.
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