Waveguide Component

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The invention describes a modular waveguide component used for guiding high-frequency electromagnetic waves, such as those used in antennas and radar systems. The core innovation is a connection element (such as a blade, tooth, or interlocking tab) that mechanically and electrically joins different parts of the waveguide in a way that ensures high-frequency performance and can be used with tolerances suited for mass production, even if slight mechanical gaps remain. This design simplifies assembly, maintains electromagnetic integrity, and allows the use of cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing methods.

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• Automotive radar antennas, especially for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.
• Satellite communication equipment where robust, high-frequency signal transmission is required.
• Telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., 5G/6G base stations) where efficient waveguide connections are necessary.
• Antenna arrays for aerospace and defense applications.
• Integration of waveguides in printed circuit boards (PCBs) for compact, high-frequency electronic products.
• Manufacturing of modular microwave or millimeter-wave subsystems.

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• Improved reliability in high-frequency signal transmission, even with minor assembly tolerances.
• Enables cost-effective, mass production using standard stamping, molding, or 3D printing processes.
• Reduces or eliminates the risk of electromagnetic leakage at connection points, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Simplifies assembly and avoids complex joining processes such as soldering, welding, or the need for large numbers of screws.
• Allows for flexible material choices, including metals and plastics with or without metallization.
• Design is tolerant of mechanical imperfections, making it robust for high-volume manufacturing.
• Enables the creation of highly integrated, compact, and modular high-frequency devices and antenna systems.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a waveguide component with a cavity for guiding a high-frequency wave, wherein the waveguide component is composed of one or more parts which are joined together to create at least one wall to which high-frequency waves are applied and which limits the cavity, wherein at least one connection element is provided which is designed and arranged to produce a high-frequency-capable connection between the parts forming said wall or sections of the part, wherein the at least one connection element completely or partially forms and/or is tangent to said wall of the cavity of the waveguide component and/or completely or partially projects into the cavity of the waveguide component, and wherein the connection element has one or more projections or is formed by same, which engage in at least one of the joined-together parts or sections of the part.