Antenna module

EP4481945A3Inactive Publication Date: 2025-04-02CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2024205228
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2015-06-03
Filing Date
2016-05-25
Publication Date
2025-04-02
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Existing antenna modules for vehicle roofs require complex installation processes with multiple components divided above and below the roof, leading to inefficiencies and increased complexity.

Method used

An integrated antenna module design where all elements, including antennas and circuit boards, are housed within a hood-shaped outer cover, allowing for easy installation by gluing the module above the roof, with antennas integrated into the cover or attached via extension elements for efficient contact with the vehicle.

Benefits of technology

This design simplifies installation, eliminates the need for components below the roof, and provides a sealed, efficient assembly with reduced complexity and improved production efficiency.

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Abstract

The application relates to an antenna module (ATM) for a vehicle roof (FZD), which antenna module (ATM) has an outer cover (AUS) which outer cover (AUS) can be arranged or is arranged as the outermost cover of the antenna module (ATM) in an area (OBE) above the vehicle roof (FZD), wherein the antennas (ANTI, ANT2, ANT3) of the antenna module (ATM) and the circuit boards (VERL1, VERl2, VERl3) of the antenna module (ATM) are integrated with the outer cover (AUS) of the antenna module (ATM) and can be arranged and / or are arranged in an area (OBE) above the vehicle roof (FZD).
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