Waveguide assembly, radar sensor and vehicle
The waveguide arrangement with recesses and fence structures addresses energy leakage and manufacturing complexity in radar sensors, enhancing performance and reducing costs by minimizing energy loss and simplifying production.
DE102024211532A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-03AUMOVIO AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY GERMANY GMBH
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-03
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a waveguide arrangement (1) for a radar sensor (16, 19a, 19b, 19c, 19d), comprising a circuit board (2) having at least one high-frequency component with at least one element for directly radiating or receiving radar signals, an antenna (3) having one or more individual antennas for transmitting and / or receiving radar signals with a definable wavelength, wherein the antenna (3) comprises at least one waveguide (4a, 4b) which is bounded by several side walls, and at least one side wall is formed by the circuit board (2) and the side walls comprise a metal layer, in particular a metal coating, wherein at least one recess (5) is provided in at least one side wall of the waveguide (4a, 4b), and a fence structure (6) is provided which is arranged around the recess (5).
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