Radio Antenna With Improved Support System
Increased radial and torsional stabilityImproved axial flexibility and supportDecreased structural requirements for pedestalDecreased positioning requirements for drive
Radio communications especially broadband astronomyCommercial satellite dish technology
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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
ICT/Telecom
Telecommunication
7330160
Tech ID/UC Case 17515/2005-079-0 Related Cases 2005-079-0
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