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Structural endcap antenna

  • US 6,175,336 B1
  • Filed: 12/27/1999
  • Issued: 01/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A structural endcap antenna for a vertical tail an aircraft, the endcap antenna comprising:

  • an outer skin having an inner surface;

    an antenna element disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the outer skin, the antenna element being in electrical communication with an RF signal source; and

    an inner support structure disposed adjacent to the antenna element, the inner support structure bonded to the antenna element such that the outer skin, the antenna element and the inner support structure are excited by the RF signal source and provide structural support to the endcap antenna.

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