Satellite Dish Reflective Gain Array for Terrestrial Signal Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current satellite dish systems lack the capability to enhance digital radio frequency signals for receiving terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals, which limits their effectiveness in receiving these signals.
Innovation Solution
A digital television terrestrial satellite conversion apparatus is designed with a transformer assembly, insulator assembly, and bolt assembly that increases digital radio frequency signals by reflective gain from the rear of an array, using a bridge coaxial cable to transmit terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals to a preamplifier on the satellite dish assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a satellite dish assembly is used for receiving satellite television, then it can receive satellite signals effectively, but it lacks the capability to enhance digital radio frequency signals for receiving terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts a satellite dish assembly into a multi-functional device that can receive both satellite television signals and terrestrial digital broadcast signals. By adding the reflective gain array, insulator assembly, and transformer assembly, the single satellite dish system gains the capability to handle multiple signal types (satellite and terrestrial), thereby improving adaptability without sacrificing its original satellite reception function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components between the satellite dish and the signal source to enable terrestrial signal reception. The reflective gain array acts as an intermediary to capture terrestrial signals, the insulator assembly mediates between different electrical components, and the transformer assembly serves as an intermediary to match impedance between the array and coaxial cable, thereby resolving the incompatibility between satellite dish design and terrestrial signal reception
2Adaptability or versatility
If means are added to increase digital radio frequency signal by reflective gain, then terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals can be received, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the signal enhancement system into distinct modular segments: the reflective gain array (first and second elements), the insulator assembly (with first and second arms), and the transformer assembly. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function independently, making the complex system easier to manufacture, assemble, and maintain while still achieving the goal of terrestrial signal reception
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested structure where the first and second elements are positioned behind the satellite dish, the insulator assembly holds these elements, and the transformer assembly is integrated with the insulator assembly. This nesting arrangement consolidates multiple components into a compact configuration, reducing overall device complexity and space requirements while maintaining the functionality of each component
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively enhances the reception of ultra high frequency, very high frequency, and digital radio frequency signals, widening bandwidth and improving the reception of terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals, while being inexpensive to manufacture and maintain.
Implementation Method 1
means to increase a digital radio frequency signal by reflective gain from a rear of an array for receiving terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals
Implementation Method 2
The housing is hermetically sealed, and the matching transformer is of approximately of 300 ohm-75 ohm
Data Source
AI summary
A digital television terrestrial satellite conversion apparatus comprising a transformer assembly that houses a matching transformer, and an insulator assembly. A bolt assembly has mounting means to mount the transformer assembly and the insulator assembly onto a satellite dish assembly. Means to increase a digital radio frequency signal exists by reflective gain from a rear of an array for receiving terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals by the satellite dish assembly. A bridge coaxial cable extends from the matching transformer. The bridge coaxial cable transmits the terrestrial digital and high-definition broadcast signals.