RADIO FREQUENCY ANTENNA ARRAY WITH SPACING ELEMENT
First Claim
1. A wireless device, comprising:
- an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements, the plurality of antenna elements generating a substantially omnidirectional radiation pattern, each of the plurality of antenna elements including a first antenna member and a second antenna member; and
a spacer element displaced between the first antenna member and the second antenna member.
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Abstract
A spacing member is positioned between a pair of antenna members. The two antenna members may be horizontally polarized or vertically polarized and positioned next to each other to provide an increased gain. The spacing element may be placed between the antenna members and have a thickness corresponding to the characteristic impedance of the antenna transmission line. The characteristic impedance may be determined based on the width of the transmission line. The spacing member may be radio-frequency (RF) transparent and may adhere to either or both of the antenna elements. The spacing member may be implemented as a plastic double sided tape or a uniform piece of plastic having one or more adhesive layers.
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1. A wireless device, comprising:
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an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements, the plurality of antenna elements generating a substantially omnidirectional radiation pattern, each of the plurality of antenna elements including a first antenna member and a second antenna member; and a spacer element displaced between the first antenna member and the second antenna member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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