Abstract

A deployable radio frequency (RF) transmission line, comprising at least two members, hinged together for deployment between a folded state and an unfolded state; and at least one bridge component disposed at each inter-member junction to provide RF coupling for the transfer of RF energy between the at least two hinged members.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
• H01P 1/06 - Movable joints, e.g. rotating joints
• H01Q 1/08 - Means for collapsing antennas or parts thereof
• H01P 1/04 - Fixed joints
• H01Q 1/06 - Means for the lighting or illuminating of antennas, e.g. for purpose of warning
• H01Q 15/14 - Reflecting surfacesEquivalent structures
• H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
• H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures

Abstract

A deployable radio frequency (RF) transmission line, comprising at least two members, hinged together for deployment between a folded state and an unfolded state; and at least one bridge component disposed at each inter-member junction to provide RF coupling for the transfer of RF energy between the at least two hinged members.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01P 1/06 - Movable joints, e.g. rotating joints
• H01Q 1/08 - Means for collapsing antennas or parts thereof
• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
• H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits