Conformal high frequency antenna
First Claim
1. An antenna comprising:
- a dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer has a first curved surface and a second curved surface opposite the first curved surface;
a conductive body having a curved outer surface and a curved inner surface, wherein the first curved surface of the dielectric layer is positioned over the curved outer surface of the conductive body, wherein the curved inner surface of the conductive body is configured to be integrated with or directly coupled to a portion of a structure;
a high frequency (HF) antenna layer positioned over the second surface of the dielectric layer, wherein the HF antenna layer is curved to conform to the second curved surface of the dielectric layer;
a protective layer positioned over the HF antenna layer; and
a pair of contacts configured to receive an electrical connection for the HF antenna layer,wherein, during use to radiate energy, the conductive body interacts with the HF antenna layer to radiate the energy.
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Abstract
Antennas, integrated driveshaft covers, and methods are disclosed. A particular antenna includes a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer has a first curved surface and a second curved surface opposite the first curved surface. A conductive body has a curved outer surface, where the first curved surface of the dielectric layer is positioned against the curved outer surface. A high frequency (HF) antenna layer is positioned over positioned over the second curved surface of the dielectric layer, where the HF antenna layer is curved to conform to the second curved surface of the dielectric layer. A pair of contacts may be configured to receive an electrical connection for the HF antenna layer. When an HF signal is applied to the pair of contacts, the conductive body interacts with the HF antenna layer to radiate energy.
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16 Claims
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1. An antenna comprising:
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a dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer has a first curved surface and a second curved surface opposite the first curved surface; a conductive body having a curved outer surface and a curved inner surface, wherein the first curved surface of the dielectric layer is positioned over the curved outer surface of the conductive body, wherein the curved inner surface of the conductive body is configured to be integrated with or directly coupled to a portion of a structure; a high frequency (HF) antenna layer positioned over the second surface of the dielectric layer, wherein the HF antenna layer is curved to conform to the second curved surface of the dielectric layer; a protective layer positioned over the HF antenna layer; and a pair of contacts configured to receive an electrical connection for the HF antenna layer, wherein, during use to radiate energy, the conductive body interacts with the HF antenna layer to radiate the energy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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