Antenna floor tile for a raised floor system
An antenna floor tile for a raised floor system comprises a frame; an insert supported by the frame, the insert including a top surface; a recess disposed below the top surface; an antenna attached to the insert within the recess; and a protective layer disposed over the antenna.
1. An antenna floor tile for a raised floor system, comprising:
a) a floor tile including a frame having a base wall and side walls attached to outer edges of said base wall;
b) an insert supported by said frame, said insert including a top surface, said insert is disposed within said frame;
c) said insert including a recess with an opening into said top surface;
d) an antenna disposed within said recess; and
e) a protective layer disposed over said antenna.
2. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein antenna leads from said antenna extend through the thickness of said insert.
3. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , and further comprising an adhesive layer disposed between said antenna and said insert.
4. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said protective layer includes epoxy.
5. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said protective layer is flush with said top surface.
6. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said recess is rectangular in top view and centered on said top surface.
7. The antenna floor tile as in claim 2 , wherein:
a) said insert includes openings through said recess; and
b) said antenna leads extend through said openings.
8. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , and further comprising a radio attached to an underside of said frame.
9. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said protective layer includes a plastic glass.
10. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said insert is made of concrete.
11. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said antenna is rectangular in overall shape.
12. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said antenna is low profile and substantially planar.
13. The antenna floor tile as in claim 1 , wherein said antenna is configured for a Wi-Fi or cellular system.
14. The antenna floor tile as in claim 6 , wherein said recess includes a flat bottom surface.