Detection Sensor Single Antenna Switching Multiple Regions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional detection sensors require multiple antenna structures for various detection regions, leading to increased size and manufacturing costs due to the need for separate antenna elements.

Innovation Solution

A detection sensor utilizing a single antenna structure with a switch to select specific signal transmitting and receiving antennas based on set detection region information, allowing for the detection of multiple regions without separate antenna structures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple individual antenna elements are used for various detection regions, then detection coverage is improved, but the overall size of the antenna increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection coverageVSAvoidantenna size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple antenna elements into a single integrated antenna structure that can detect multiple regions simultaneously. The antenna includes multiple feed ports connected to different regions, allowing one unified structure to perform functions that would otherwise require separate antenna elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single antenna structure is designed with multi-functionality to detect various detection regions through different feed ports. Each feed port corresponds to a specific detection region, enabling the antenna to serve multiple detection purposes without requiring separate specialized antenna elements for each region.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple individual antenna elements are used for various detection regions, then detection capability is improved, but manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple antenna elements into one integrated structure, reducing the total number of components that need to be manufactured and assembled. This consolidation simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces costs associated with producing and integrating multiple separate antenna elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified antenna structure provides multi-functional detection capability through different feed ports, eliminating the need to manufacture separate specialized antenna elements for each detection region. This universal design reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining comprehensive detection capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Measurement precision

If separate antenna structures are used for various detection regions, then detection precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection precisionVSAvoidantenna structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple antenna elements into a single integrated antenna structure with multiple feed ports. This merging maintains the detection precision of individual elements while reducing structural complexity by eliminating the need for multiple separate antenna assemblies and their associated mounting and routing infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9035818B2Detection sensor

Publication Date: 2015.05.19 HL KLEMOVE CORP

AI summary

Disclosed is a detection sensor, which can detect various detection regions even with a small-sized antenna.