FOLDING ANTENNA Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC H01Q1/28 

FIELD: the invention refers to antenna technique particularly to airborne antennas for moving objects reducible to working condition automatically.

SUBSTANCE: the antenna has three identical n-links pantographs 1,2,3 installed vertically so that they form a straight cylinder with a cross-section in the form of an equilateral triangle, adjoining to each other the ends of the elements 4₁,4₂ forming the links of the pantographs are connected to each other pivotally, some ends of the pantographs are fastened with the foundation in the shape of a beaker provided with a cover in which pantographs are located in packed state, elements 4₁, 4₂ of the links of the pantographs are connected pivotally in the centers, in the places of hinged connection of the elements there are rings 6, the antenna is provided with a holder limiting the maximal size of the antenna in an unfolding state and with a holder preventing the antenna from piling up after its unfolding.

EFFECT: the folding antenna increases reliability of the construction and reduces its dimensions in a packed state.

5 cl, 9 dwg