Multiple Antenna Configuration and support structure
First Claim
1. A mounting configuration for a plurality of antennas, comprising:
- a first antenna having a first length, first upper section, a first lower section and a first bottom end, the first antenna mounted proximate a first end of a support beam at a first point along the first antenna between the first upper section and the first lower section;
a second antenna having a second upper section, a second lower section, and a second bottom end, the second antenna mounted proximate a second end of the first support beam at a second point along the second antenna between the second upper section and the second lower section.
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Abstract
A mounting configuration for a plurality of broadcast antennas that enables location of each antenna above the top of a support structure. Antenna spacing greater than the cross section of the support structure is obtained by mounting the antennas at either end of support beams extending beyond the support structure. Controlling antenna spacing improves RF signal patterns by reducing proximity to and thereby effects of nearby antennas and or support structure. Overturning moments of the antennas are reduced by mounting the antennas to the support beams at desired positions along their length, reducing structural requirements of the antennas and the support structure. Additional support may be obtained by also securing the antennas to a lower support beam.
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24 Claims
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1. A mounting configuration for a plurality of antennas, comprising:
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a first antenna having a first length, first upper section, a first lower section and a first bottom end, the first antenna mounted proximate a first end of a support beam at a first point along the first antenna between the first upper section and the first lower section;
a second antenna having a second upper section, a second lower section, and a second bottom end, the second antenna mounted proximate a second end of the first support beam at a second point along the second antenna between the second upper section and the second lower section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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3. a first antenna feed is connected to the first bottom end and a second antenna feed is connected to the second bottom end.
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20. A mounting configuration for a plurality of antennas, comprising:
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a first antenna having a first length, first upper section, a first lower section and a first bottom end, the first antenna mounted proximate a first end of a support beam at a first point along the first antenna between the first upper section and the first lower section;
a second antenna having a second upper section, a second lower section, and a second bottom end, the second antenna mounted proximate a second end of the first support beam at a second point along the second antenna between the second upper section and the second lower section the support beam connected to a top of an tower having a top diameter less than a length of the support beam. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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