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US5311191A
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Automatic anechoic chamber calibrator
Assignee: Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1992-11-02
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Granted: 1994-05-10
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Expires: 2012-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A calibration reference target fixture is mounted on a pylon having a motorized spline extending longitudinally therethrough. The body of the fixture is teardrop shaped so as to present a low reflection cross section to a transmitting antenna. The reference target itself is a hinge-mounted plate which is driven by cam means connected to the motorized spline for selectively moving the plate between a deployed exposed position and a stored position, within the recess of the fixture body.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald P. Scannapieco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:42
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/40; G01S7/4052; G01S13/00; G01S13/74; G01S13/75; G01S7/4082; G01S7/4086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture comprising: a teardrop shaped body having a recess formed in an upper surface thereof; at least a portion of the surface of the body being covered by an energy absorbent material; a rotatable member located within the recess; camming means mounted to the rotatable member and rotatable therewith; a hinge mounted plate having a first position covering the recess in substantially flush relation with the upper surface of the body; a cam following member hinge mounted at a first edge thereof to a surface of the plate which faces the recess, a second edge thereof resting on the rotatable member and forced upwardly when the rotatable member rotates the camming means into pushing contact with the second edge thereby raising the plate to a second position for reflecting antenna energy; the cam following member swinging into the recess when the rotatable member rotates the camming member out of contact with the second edge whereby the plate assumes the first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture comprising: a teardrop shaped body having a recess formed in an upper surface thereof; at least a portion of the surface of the body being covered by an energy absorbent material; a rotatable member located within the recess; camming means mounted to the rotatable member and rotatable therewith; a hinge mounted plate having a first position covering the recess in substantially flush relation with the upper surface of the body; a cam following member hinge mounted at a first edge thereof to a surface of the plate which faces the recess, a second edge thereof resting on the rotatable member and forced upwardly when the rotatable member rotates the camming means into pushing contact with the second edge thereby raising the plate to a second position for reflecting antenna energy; the cam following member swinging into the recess when the rotatable member rotates the camming member out of contact with the second edge whereby the plate assumes the first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture set forth in claim 1 wherein the teardrop shaped body includes a chine line covered with energy absorbent material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture set forth in claim 1 wherein the rotatable member is a disk having a radially extending track formed therein for adjusting the radial position of the camming means relative to the disk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture set forth in claim 1 wherein the camming means is a pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
187 words
A selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture comprising: a teardrop shaped body mounted to a pylon having a motorized shaft extending longitudinally therethrough; the teardrop shaped body having a recess formed in an upper surface thereof; the teardrop shaped body further including a chine line covered with energy absorbent material; a rotatable member located within the recess and coupled to the shaft for rotation therewith; camming means mounted to the rotatable member and rotatable therewith; a hinge mounted plate having a first position covering the recess in substantially flush relation with the upper surface of the body; a cam following member hinge mounted at a first edge thereof to a surface of the plate which faces the recess, a second edge thereof resting on the rotatable member and forced upwardly when the rotatable member rotates the camming means into pushing contact with the second edge thereby raising the plate to a second position for reflecting antenna energy; the cam following member swinging into the recess when the rotatable member rotates the camming member out of contact with the second edge whereby the plate assumes the first position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
187 words
A selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture comprising: a teardrop shaped body mounted to a pylon having a motorized shaft extending longitudinally therethrough; the teardrop shaped body having a recess formed in an upper surface thereof; the teardrop shaped body further including a chine line covered with energy absorbent material; a rotatable member located within the recess and coupled to the shaft for rotation therewith; camming means mounted to the rotatable member and rotatable therewith; a hinge mounted plate having a first position covering the recess in substantially flush relation with the upper surface of the body; a cam following member hinge mounted at a first edge thereof to a surface of the plate which faces the recess, a second edge thereof resting on the rotatable member and forced upwardly when the rotatable member rotates the camming means into pushing contact with the second edge thereby raising the plate to a second position for reflecting antenna energy; the cam following member swinging into the recess when the rotatable member rotates the camming member out of contact with the second edge whereby the plate assumes the first position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture set forth in claim 5 wherein the rotatable member is a disk having a radially extending track formed therein for adjusting the radial position of the camming means relative to the disk.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The selectively positionable antenna reference target fixture set forth in claim 1 wherein the camming means is a pin.
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