ANTENNA COVER AND METHODS OF RETENTION
A radome-reflector assembly includes a generally domed reflector having a peripheral rim and a radome assembly. The radome assembly includes: an annular ring having a front wall and a side wall; a disk that fits within the ring; and an RF-compliant absorber, wherein the rim of the reflector fits within the side wall. The radome assembly further comprises a clip that engages the rim and the ring to secure the reflector to the radome assembly.
1 . A radome-reflector assembly, comprising:
a generally domed reflector having a peripheral rim; and
a radome assembly attached to the reflector, the radome assembly comprising:
an annular ring having a front wall and a side wall;
a disk that fits within the ring; and
an RF-compliant absorber;
wherein the rim of the reflector fits within the side wall; and
further comprising a clip that engages the rim and the ring to secure the reflector to the radome assembly.
2 . The assembly defined in claim 1 , wherein the clip includes a front wall that overlies the front wall of the ring, a side wall that overlies the side wall of the ring, and a capture member that secures the reflector relative to the radome assembly.
3 . The assembly defined in claim 2 , wherein the clip includes hooks that grip an underside of the front wall of the ring.
4 . The assembly defined in claim 2 or 3 , wherein the capture member comprises a flexible finger.
5 . The assembly defined in claim 2 - 4 , wherein the capture member extends through a hole in the ring.
6 . The assembly defined in claim 2 - 4 , wherein the capture member extends though an opening in the rim of the reflector.
7 . The assembly defined in any preceding claim, wherein the clip includes a groove that receives the rim of the reflector.
8 . The assembly defined in claim 7 , wherein the clip further comprises a capture member that extends through a hole in the side wall of the ring.
9 . A radome-reflector assembly, comprising:
a generally domed reflector having a peripheral rim; and
a radome assembly attached to the reflector, the radome assembly comprising:
an annular ring having a front wall and a side wall;
a disk that fits within the ring; and
an RF-compliant absorber;
wherein the rim of the reflector fits within the side wall; and
wherein the annular ring includes a feature that engages the rim of the reflector to secure the reflector to the radome assembly.
10 . The assembly defined in claim 9 , wherein the feature comprises a beam in the side wall of the ring.
11 . The assembly defined in claim 10 , wherein the bam has a generally V-shaped cross-section.
12 . The assembly defined in claim 9 , wherein the feature comprises an indentation in the side wall of the ring.