Waveguide comprising first and second components attachable together using an extruding lip and an intruding groove
Rapid radio frequency (RF) microwave devices and methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a waveguide includes a body having first and second components that are attachable together to form an interior having a surface. Further, the waveguide includes a conductive material formed on the interior surface and shaped to convey electromagnetic waves.
1. A waveguide comprising:
a body comprising first and second components that are attachable together to form an interior having a first surface, wherein the first surface extends in a substantially linear direction within the body, wherein the first component defines a second surface with an extruding lip, wherein the second component defines a third surface with an intruding groove; and wherein the extruding lip and the intruding groove fit together when the first and second components are attached and wipe against each other during attachment to form an air-free junction between the second surface and the third surface during attachment of the first and second components; and
a conductive material formed on the first surface and shaped to convey electromagnetic waves.
2. The waveguide of claim 1 , wherein the first and second components each comprise plastic.
3. The waveguide of claim 1 , wherein the first component and the second component define at least two openings that lead to the interior of the body.
4. The waveguide of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material comprises metal.
5. The waveguide of claim 1 , wherein the first surface defines at least one curved section.
6. A waveguide comprising:
a body comprising first and second components that are attachable together to form an interior having a first surface, wherein the first component and the second component are soldered together, wherein the first component defines a second surface with an extruding lip, wherein the second component defines a third surface with an intruding groove; and wherein the extruding lip and the intruding groove fit together when the first and second components are attached and wipe against each other during attachment to form an air-free junction between the second surface and the third surface during attachment of the first and second components; and
a conductive material formed on the first surface and shaped to convey electromagnetic waves.
7. A waveguide comprising:
a body comprising first and second components that are attachable together to form an interior having a first surface, wherein the first and second components are three-dimensional (3D) printed components, wherein the first component defines a second surface with an extruding lip, wherein the second component defines a third surface with an intruding groove; and wherein the extruding lip and the intruding groove fit together when the first and second components are attached and wipe against each other during attachment to form an air-free junction between the second surface and the third surface during attachment of the first and second components; and
a conductive material formed on the first surface and shaped to convey electromagnetic waves.