Inclined Planar Antenna Omni-Directional Pattern
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional antennas require a large installation space, protrude from the hull, and cannot form an omni-directional radiation pattern, limiting their appearance and functionality.
Innovation Solution
An inclined antenna design featuring a substrate with radiating and reflecting elements placed at specific angles to create an omni-directional radiation pattern, allowing for optimal signal transmission across different frequencies through symmetrical or alternating arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If radiating elements are arranged in a double rod-like structure with adjustable directions, then the antenna can achieve directional signal transmission, but the installation space requirement increases and the overall appearance is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional protruding rod-like elements to planar radiating elements arranged on a substrate surface. By changing the spatial dimension from three-dimensional protrusion to two-dimensional planar arrangement, the antenna achieves directional signal transmission while maintaining a flat profile that reduces installation space and improves appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The radiating elements and reflecting elements are integrated onto a common substrate, with elements nested within the same planar structure. This nesting approach allows multiple functional elements to coexist in a compact arrangement, reducing the overall installation footprint while maintaining signal transmission capabilities.
2Reliability
If traditional protruding radiating elements are used, then directional signal transmission is achieved, but the antenna cannot form an omni-directional radiation pattern and appearance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the planar antenna system to achieve multiple radiation patterns including omni-directional, bidirectional, and unidirectional patterns through different element configurations. The same substrate-based structure can be adjusted to provide universal radiation pattern capabilities, eliminating the need for multiple specialized antenna structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs asymmetric arrangements of radiating and reflecting elements to achieve different radiation patterns. By strategically positioning elements with different orientations and configurations on the substrate, the antenna can transform between omni-directional and directional patterns as needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If radiating elements are placed at inclined angles on the substrate, then an omni-directional radiation pattern is formed, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the antenna system into discrete radiating elements and reflecting elements that can be independently positioned and configured on the substrate. This segmentation allows each element to be optimized for specific functions while maintaining overall system simplicity through modular assembly and standardized element designs.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables efficient signal transmission and reception with improved aesthetics by forming an omni-directional radiation pattern without the need for extensive space, enhancing both functionality and appearance.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the reflecting elements can reflect signals generated by each of the radiating elements
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AI summary
The present invention provides an antenna, which includes a substrate, at least one radiating element and at least one reflecting element. The at least one radiating element is placed on the substrate at an inclined angle, and the at least one reflecting element is also placed on the substrate. The signals reflected by the at least one reflecting element substantially form an omni-directional radiation pattern through aggregation of overlapping patterns.