Leaky Transmission Line Layout for Shielded Wireless Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems fail to establish direct and reliable communication between multiple devices within shielded rooms or across multiple closed spaces, particularly in environments like flying objects where electromagnetic wave reflectors hinder communication and require detouring communication lines around obstacles like fuel tanks, exposing them to high temperatures and external noise.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication system utilizing a leaky transmission line with leakage parts and antennas within shielded rooms, allowing direct two-way communication without an access point, and integrating the leaky transmission line and power supply line within the flying object's structure to penetrate through barrier walls and maintain communication across internal spaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a wired communication line is provided between devices at front and rear of a flying object, then communication can be established, but the communication line must detour around components like fuel tank and engine, exposing it to high temperatures and external electromagnetic noises

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidexposure to heat and electromagnetic noise
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from wired communication (physical dimension) to wireless communication (electromagnetic wave dimension). By using wireless stations that transmit and receive electromagnetic waves, the communication system eliminates the need for physical communication lines that would be exposed to harmful environmental factors, while maintaining reliable communication between devices on the flying object.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces wireless stations as intermediary devices that facilitate communication between front and rear devices without direct physical connection. These wireless stations transmit signals through electromagnetic waves, acting as mediators that eliminate the need for exposed communication lines while enabling reliable data transmission across the flying object.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If wireless communication is performed in shield rooms with electromagnetic wave reflectors, then communication can be attempted, but the reflectors block and hinder the wireless communication signals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless communication reliabilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic wave reflection and blocking
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful effect of electromagnetic wave reflection into a beneficial one by strategically placing wireless stations and reflectors. Instead of allowing reflections to block communication, the system uses controlled reflections to redirect and distribute electromagnetic waves throughout the shield room, ensuring coverage in areas that would otherwise be dead zones while maintaining communication reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different properties to different parts of the shield room by strategically positioning wireless stations and electromagnetic wave reflectors in specific locations. Each wireless station is placed to cover specific zones, and reflectors are positioned to redirect waves to particular areas, creating localized communication zones that overcome the blocking effects of the shield room structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If access points are used to enable wireless communication in shield rooms, then communication can be facilitated, but the system complexity increases and direct two-way communication between devices is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless communication capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables devices to perform wireless communication directly with each other without requiring external access points or base units. Each wireless station independently transmits and receives signals, allowing devices to self-communicate peer-to-peer. This eliminates the need for complex centralized infrastructure while maintaining reliable communication capability within shield rooms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Enables reliable direct two-way wireless communication between devices within shielded rooms and across multiple closed spaces, simplifying installation, improving productivity, and reducing exposure to heat and electromagnetic noise, while eliminating the need for external communication lines.

Implementation Method 1

a leaky transmission line 3 which is provided with a first leakage part 30A and a second leakage part 30B arranged inside the shield room forming section 2

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11943006B2Wireless communication system using a leaky transmission line for direct two-way communication and usable in a flying object
Publication Date: 2024.03.26 MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD
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AI summary

A wireless communication system including a shield room forming section, leaky transmission line, first antenna, first device, second antenna and second device. The shield room forming section covers an internal space with an electromagnetic wave reflector that blocks wireless communication. The leaky transmission line is provided with first and second leakage parts arranged inside the shield room forming section. The first antenna is arranged inside the shield room forming section and configured to be wirelessly communicable with the first leakage part. The first device is arranged inside the shield room forming section and has the first antenna. The second antenna is arranged inside the shield room forming section and configured to be wirelessly communicable with the second leakage part. The second device is arranged inside the shield room forming section and has the second antenna. The first device and the second device perform direct two-way wireless communication with each-other.