摘要 |
<p>A reflector-type microwave antenna includes a paraboloidal reflector (10) and a feed horn (11) located at the focal point F of the reflector (10). A supporting frame (13, 14, 15) for the reflector (10) and feed horn (11) includes three arms (13, 14, 15) extending along the rear side of the reflector (10) to three spaced mounting locations (30, 40, 50) on the rear side of the reflector (10). The arms (13, 14, 15) are fastened to the spaced mounting locations (30, 40, 50) on the rear side of the reflector (10) by fastening means having a loose condition in which the arm (13, 14, 15) is attached to the reflector (10) but free to move relative to the reflector (10), and a tightened condition in which the respective arm (13, 14, 15) is rigidly attached to the reflector (10). The fastening also includes swivel means (32, 33, 36) for permitting tilting movement of the arm (13, 14, 15) relative to the reflector surface (10) when the fastening means is in the loose condition, and permitting the arm (13, 14, 15) to assume different positions relative to the reflector (10) when the fastening means is in the tightened condition. In its preferred form, the fastening means includes a cupped member (30) having a peripheral flange (60) secured to the rear side of the reflector (10) so that forces transmitted between the respective arms (13, 14, 15) and the reflector (10) are distributed over the area of the reflector (10) encompassed by said flanges (60).</p> |