Radio Antenna With Improved Support System
- Technology Benefits
- Increased radial and torsional stabilityImproved axial flexibility and supportDecreased structural requirements for pedestalDecreased positioning requirements for drive
- Technology Application
- Radio communications especially broadband astronomyCommercial satellite dish technology
- Detailed Technology Description
- None
- Supplementary Information
- Patent Number: US7330160B1
Application Number: US2006506461A
Inventor: Fleming, Matthew C. | Lugten, John B.
Priority Date: 18 Aug 2006
Priority Number: US7330160B1
Application Date: 18 Aug 2006
Publication Date: 12 Feb 2008
IPC Current: H01Q000112
US Class: 343878 | 343912
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
Title: Support apparatus for a reflector
Usefulness: Support apparatus for a reflector
Summary: Dish-shaped reflector support apparatus for radio telescope (claimed) used in radio astronomy. Can also be used in support for beam-shaped reflector used in optical astronomy, and voice and data communication.
Novelty: Dish-shaped reflector support apparatus for, e.g. radio telescope used in radio astronomy, has support struts that are extended from rim-stiffening beam to node on central frame, supporting flexible plate fastened to reflector
- Industry
- ICT/Telecom
- Sub Category
- Telecommunication
- Application No.
- 7330160
- Others
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Tech ID/UC Case
17515/2005-079-0
Related Cases
2005-079-0
- *Abstract
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Radio antennas must maintain their paraboloid shape and directional positioning in order to work properly. However wind can load the antenna dish and cause it to lose its shape and position.
To address this situation, researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a support system that strengthens antenna dishes and provides several structural enhancements. The support system consists of reinforcements that enable firm radial and torsional support as well as an optimal amount of axial flexibility and support. This design allows for a large open area so that azimuth and elevation-bearing systems can be positioned near to the reflector vertex. This positioning enables lower loads and less structural requirements for the pedestal and drives.
- *IP Issue Date
- Feb 12, 2008
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Matthew Fleming
Department:
Name: John Lugten
Department:
- Country/Region
- USA
