Brake for an antenna bearing

The brake system for tilt bearings in satellite communication antennas addresses high angular velocities by eliminating play and ensuring high stiffness through direct friction-based braking, enhancing tilt angle adjustment and control.

EP4753068A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-03CPI VERTEX ANTENNENTECHNIK GMBH
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
CPI VERTEX ANTENNENTECHNIK GMBH
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2026-06-03

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Technical Problem

Existing tilt bearings in satellite communication antennas suffer from high angular velocities and accelerations, especially when tracking low-flying satellites near the zenith, due to play and reduced stiffness, which compromises the adjustment and control of tilt angles.

Method used

A brake system for tilt bearings comprising a brake pad and caliper with a pressure element that generates a braking effect through friction between a brake diaphragm and pad, eliminating play and ensuring high stiffness by direct force transmission without additional moving parts.

Benefits of technology

The brake system achieves backlash-free tilt angle adjustment and improved control, maintaining exceptional stiffness and preventing deformations, suitable for large satellite communication antennas.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a brake for a tilt bearing of an antenna, a tilt bearing for an antenna, a rotary and swiveling device for an antenna for satellite communication, a method for braking a tilt bearing of an antenna, and the use of a brake. A brake (2) for a tilt bearing (1) of an antenna (32) comprises a first brake pad (12) and a brake caliper (6) with a pressure element (3) for pressing a brake diaphragm (11) against the first brake pad (12) to generate a braking effect by friction.
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