Parabolic reflector
OwnerRobert B. Taggartinventor
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Abstract
A reflector for high gain antennae comprising a plurality of generally triangular shaped petals joined in edgewise overlapping relation, wherein the overlap gradually increases from rim to center of the reflector, so as to provide a mechanically stable paraboloid configuration. The petals are supported by a rigid rim structure constructed of preformed tubular sections.
Claims4
In a reflector for high-gain antennae having a plurality of generally planar, triangular electromagnetically reflection petals having a longitudinal axis and rectilinear longitudinal edges, means for connecting adjacent petals in longitudinal edgewise overlapping relation through holes therein at predetermined locations to form a reflector having the shape of a surface of revolution, each petal taking the form along its longitudinal axis of the line that generates the surface of revolutions and having generally curvilinear transverse form, the improvement comprising gradually increasing the overlap of adjacent petals from rim to center of the reflector.
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