Patents Examined by Roff Hille
  • Patent number: 4903037
    Abstract: A dual frequency feed assembly for antenna systems employing a pair of rotatably mounted probes each in respective coaxial cavities. The smaller cavity is supported by the rotating means for the larger probe and the smaller probe rotates with the larger probe driven by a common motor. The higher frequency signal is taken from the side wall of the lower frequency cavity. In an alternate embodiment, the smaller cavity is supported by a spider which rotates the smaller probe by means of external gearing and a separate motor. Other embodiments show coaxial lines which enter from the front face of the assembly and allow rotation of the smaller probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Antenna Downlink, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Mitchell, Gerry B. Blachley