Antenna element, receiver, transmitter, transceiver, vehicle and method for manufacturing an antenna element

Three-dimensional modeling of antenna electrodes with depressions and elevations addresses space constraints and antenna characteristics, enabling efficient integration and performance optimization in vehicles.

DE102015216147B4Active Publication Date: 2026-06-25BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
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Application Number
DE102015216147
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2015-08-25
Publication Date
2026-06-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing antenna systems face challenges in adapting to limited installation space while maintaining desired antenna characteristics and optimizing integration with increasing radio services, particularly in vehicles where space is constrained.

Method used

A three-dimensional modeling of the planar antenna electrode with depressions and elevations, combined with a substrate that forms a partially enclosed installation space, allows for flexible adjustment of antenna characteristics and efficient use of available space, incorporating electrical components.

Benefits of technology

This approach enables precise adaptation of antenna characteristics, reduces complexity, and optimizes installation space, facilitating integration of additional components such as low-noise amplifiers, thereby enhancing performance and reducing production costs.

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Abstract

Antenna element (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 900), comprising: - a planar antenna electrode (110) with a main surface (112), wherein the main surface (112) of the antenna electrode (110) has at least one depression (114) and at least one elevation (116), - a substrate (640) on which the antenna electrode (110) is formed, and - a ground electrode (810), namely a ground plane, which is arranged on one side of the substrate (640) opposite the antenna electrode (110), - where - the antenna electrode (110) and / or at least its main surface (112) has a three-dimensional surface deformation in a third spatial direction which is orthogonal to two spatial directions lateral to the main surface (112), and - the substrate (640) has a sloping edge region, such that on one side of the substrate (640) opposite the antenna electrode (110) there is a space at least partially surrounded, i.e. partially enclosed, by the substrate (640), - wherein the sloping edge area forms inclined or vertical side walls of the construction space partially enclosed by the substrate (640), and - wherein the ground electrode (810) is between - the side of the substrate (640) opposite the antenna electrode (110) and - is arranged within the building space, which is at least partially surrounded.
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