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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2004
Katsuyuki Imai, Osaka, JP;
Masatoshi Kuroda, Osaka, JP;
Katsuyuki Imai, Osaka, JP;
Masatoshi Kuroda, Osaka, JP;
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A multi-beam lens antenna for individual communication with communication satellites spaced at small elongations. The multi-beam antenna comprises primary feedseach of which is composed of a waveguide having an opening at the end and a dielectric bodydisposed at the end, a hemispherical Luneberg radio wave lens, and a reflective plate attached to the circular opening of the hemispherical radio wave lens and adapted for reflecting a radio wave incoming from the sky or emitted toward a target. The waveguides are preferably rectangular waveguidesrather than circular waveguides. The dielectric bodiesare preferably tapered.