Antenna assembly device

1. A panel antenna, comprising:

a three-dimensional cross- and dual-polarization radiating element comprising a support topped by a radiating plane, the support including at least two tubular portions;

a mechanical structure; and

a dielectric member comprising:

a central area comprising a first fastening mechanism configured to secure the radiating element to the dielectric member, the first fastening mechanism including at least one protrusion configured to fit into an opening of a corresponding tube of the two tubular portions of the support of the radiating element;

two lateral areas at opposing ends of the dielectric member, each lateral area comprising a second fastening mechanism configured to secure a longitudinal edge of the mechanical structure to the dielectric member; and

an intermediate area configured to provide a flexible linking between the central area and each lateral area;

wherein the second fastening mechanisms are hook-shaped and configured to hook onto the longitudinal edges of the mechanical structure.

2. The panel antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the first fastening mechanism includes a snap-in-place fastening mechanism.

3. The panel antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the dielectric member further comprises at least one dampener.

4. The panel antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the dielectric member is made of a polymer material.

5. The panel antenna according to claim 4 , wherein the dielectric member is molded as a single piece.

6. The panel antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the dielectric member is disposed transversely compared to a longitudinal axis of the panel antenna.

7. The panel antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical structure includes a radome and the second fastening mechanism is configured to cooperate with the radome.

8. The panel antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical structure includes a reflector and the second fastening mechanism is configured to cooperate with the reflector.

9. An assembly device, comprising:

a dielectric member configured to facilitate assembly of a panel antenna having a three-dimensional cross- and dual-polarization radiating element and a mechanical structure, the radiating element including a support formed by a plurality of tubular portions, at least one first tubular portion for feeding the radiating element and at least one second tubular portion being open, the support being topped by a radiating plane, the dielectric member comprising:

a central area comprising a first fastening mechanism configured to secure the radiating element to the dielectric member, the first fastening mechanism including at least one protrusion configured to fit into an opening of a corresponding second tubular tube portion of the support;

two lateral areas at opposing ends of the dielectric member, each lateral area comprising a second fastening mechanism configured to secure a longitudinal edge of the mechanical structure to the dielectric member; and

an intermediate area configured to provide a flexible linking between the central area and each lateral area.

10. The assembly device according to claim 9 , wherein the at least one protrusion is configured to permit the radiating element to be snapped into place on the dielectric member.

11. The assembly device according to claim 9 , wherein the second fastening mechanisms are hook-shaped and configured to hook onto the longitudinal edges of the mechanical structure.

12. The assembly device according to claim 9 , wherein each lateral area of the dielectric member includes a dampener.

13. The assembly device according to claim 9 , wherein the dielectric member is molded from a polymer or copolymer material.

14. The assembly device according to claim 13 , wherein the dielectric member is a single piece.

15. The assembly device according to claim 9 , wherein the dielectric member is configured to be disposed in transverse relation to a longitudinal axis of the panel antenna.

16. The assembly device according to claim 9 , wherein the mechanical structure includes a radome and each second fastening mechanism is configured cooperate with a longitudinal edge of the radome.

17. The assembly device according to claim 9 , wherein the mechanical structure includes a reflector and each second fastening mechanism is configured to cooperate with a longitudinal edge of the reflector.

18. A method of assembling a panel antenna, comprising:

snapping a three-dimensional cross- and dual-polarization radiating element for a panel antenna on a dielectric member, the radiating element including a support formed by a plurality of tubular portions, at least one first tubular portion for feeding the radiating element and at least one second tubular portion being open, the support being topped by a radiating plane, the dielectric member including a central area, two lateral areas at opposing ends of the dielectric member, and an intermediate area configured to provide a flexible linking between the central area and each lateral area, the central area of the dielectric member including a first fastening mechanism configured to secure the radiating element to the dielectric member, the first fastening mechanism including at least one protrusion configured to fit into an opening of a corresponding second tubular tube portion of the support; and

hooking longitudinal edges of a mechanical structure for the panel antenna to the lateral areas of the dielectric member, each lateral area including a second fastening mechanism configured to secure the corresponding longitudinal edge of the mechanical structure to the dielectric member.

19. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the mechanical structure includes at least one of a radome and a reflector and each second fastening mechanism is configured cooperate with a corresponding longitudinal edge of the radome or reflector.