Communication via leaky cables
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A wide band RF mobile communication system comprising:
- at least one mobile station;
a continuous installation duct;
a coaxial leaky feeder cable acting as a transmitting and receiving antenna for RF signals;
the installation duct comprising a continuous rugged tube with the leaky feeder cable disposed longitudinally in loosely spaced relationship within the installation duct and withdrawable for inspection and replacement,and in which the duct comprises substantially perfect RF screening material with relatively widely spaced discontinuities enabling egress and entry of wideband RF radiation to and from said coaxial leaky feeder cable, the discontinuities being disposed to define a filterable pattern on RF radiation incident upon the leaky feeder cable.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A communication system that utilises leaky feeder cables (1) has a ruggedised tubular housing (8). The housing is preferably made of stainless steel, and to enable ingress and egress of signals the housing is provided with discontinuities. The discontinuities are preferably arranged to establish a regular pattern on the signals.
52 Citations
5 Claims
-
1. A wide band RF mobile communication system comprising:
-
at least one mobile station; a continuous installation duct; a coaxial leaky feeder cable acting as a transmitting and receiving antenna for RF signals; the installation duct comprising a continuous rugged tube with the leaky feeder cable disposed longitudinally in loosely spaced relationship within the installation duct and withdrawable for inspection and replacement, and in which the duct comprises substantially perfect RF screening material with relatively widely spaced discontinuities enabling egress and entry of wideband RF radiation to and from said coaxial leaky feeder cable, the discontinuities being disposed to define a filterable pattern on RF radiation incident upon the leaky feeder cable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
-
Specification