Automatically deployable communications system

摘要

An automatically deployable, portable communications system includes an inflatable antenna stored in a case that also houses the antenna support assembly, drive mechanisms, inflation control modules, power supply modules and a control system. The case also includes a switch configured to close a circuit with the power supply module and initiate deployment and operation of the antenna when the case lid is opened.

主权项

1. An automatically deployable, portable communications system comprising:
an inflatable antenna defining first and second plenum chambers separated by a flexible, lenticular dish; a case having a lid and defining a chamber in which said antenna is stowed in a non-inflated state and which may be closed by said lid, said chamber comprising;
i. a support assembly mounted to an inside surface of said chamber for supporting said antenna;ii. first and second motors for positioning said antenna in azimuth and elevation;iii. an inflation control module for maintaining pressure within said first and second plenum chambers;iv. a control system configured to send control signals to said first and second motors and said inflation control module;v. a power supply module for supplying power to said control system, inflation control module and said first and second motors; andvi. a switch configured to close a circuit with said power supply module and initiate deployment and operation of said antenna when said lid is opened.