Tool for layout of rapid development antenna array
AssigneeRockwell Collins, Inc.
InventorBradley J. Vircks
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Abstract
A tool for laying out a pattern of a measured size and orienting the pattern with respect to an exterior point of reference is disclosed. A cord having a plurality of anchoring points spaced along its length is arrayed to form the pattern. A direction finding device orients the pattern formed by the cord to a point of reference exterior to the pattern. Anchoring devices anchor each anchoring point of the cord to a surface so that the cord is held to the surface in the shape of the pattern. The cord is attached to a spool which stows the cord, anchoring devices, and direction finding device when not deployed.
Claims12
An apparatus for laying out a pattern of a measured size and orienting the pattern with respect to an exterior point of reference, said apparatus comprising:
- a cord having a measured length for forming the pattern, said cord having a plurality of anchoring points spaced along its length;
- a direction finding device attached to said cord, said direction finding device for orienting the pattern formed by said cord to a point of reference exterior to the pattern;
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- a plurality of anchoring devices, each of said plurality of anchoring devices for securing one of the plurality of anchoring points to the surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.