EP0567545A1 - Vorrichtung zur ausrichtung und einstellung der position eines gegenstandes, insbesondere einer sende-/empfangsantenne für elektromagnetische wellern, in wenigstens einer von drei richtungen im raum. - Google Patents
Vorrichtung zur ausrichtung und einstellung der position eines gegenstandes, insbesondere einer sende-/empfangsantenne für elektromagnetische wellern, in wenigstens einer von drei richtungen im raum.Info
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- the present invention relates to a guidance device and adjustment, according to at least one of the three spatial directions, the position of a part including a receiving antenna or e mission 'electromagnetic waves.
- This invention applies generally to all cases where it is necessary to orient and adjust, in at least one of the three directions of space, the position of at least one part and mainly bulky, heavy or bulky parts. This is the reason why this device can be used in different fields of application, either as an orientation and adjustment device according to any one of the three orthogonal directions of the space associated with machine tools, elevators. , cranes, or all types of lifting, tilting, etc., or as a device for orienting and adjusting parts (guns, radars, antennas, turrets, etc.) which are carried on vehicles of all kinds: trucks, tanks, ships, missiles, planes, rockets, satellites.
- antennas currently used have variable directivity.
- the antennas currently used have variable directivity.
- the directivity properties are essential and they are characterized by various parameters and mainly by the radiation intensity and by the gain.
- the gain is here defined as the relative ratio of the radiation intensity as a function of the direction to the maximum radiation intensity which would be produced by a reference antenna to which the same ⁇ power would be supplied.
- the reference antenna is often a half-wave antenna made up of a simple conducting wire half a wavelength long and fed in its center.
- these antennas also have characteristics of energy efficiency, shapes and aerodynamics, dimensions, resistance to external agents, as well as an ability to maintain satisfactory properties in an appropriate frequency band.
- the size of the antennas is a function of the wavelength of the waves which they receive or which they emit and the value of its gain which is
- This device consists of a support B on which are arranged two structures C, D, possibly independent which allow positioning of the antenna A in two orthogonal directions of space.
- a first direction which is parallel to an axis called azimuth and a second direction which is parallel to an axis called site.
- the structure C arranged on the support B by suitable means comprises a toothed crown E with which a pinion F is engaged.
- This pinion F is coupled to the output of a reduction gear G associated with a motor H to set in motion this structure C in a direction parallel to the axis of azimuth.
- the structure C arranged above the ring gear E, is a casing which comprises two bearings IJ arranged symmetrically on either side of a median plane and supporting the structure D.
- the structure D is composed of a shaft mechanical O carrying at its ends two arms K and L.
- This casing comprises a motor M coupled to a reduction gear N whose output is associated by kinematics appropriate to the mechanical connecting shaft O.
- This shaft O placed perpendicular to the azimuth axis and parallel to the site axis is arranged in the bearings and it is associated by a kinematics suitable for the pinion P by the toothed crown Q to set in motion the two arms K and L, in a direction parallel to l 'site axis.
- the connecting shaft and the ring gear along the so-called "elevation" axis located in the casing has the consequence of requiring a bulky, heavy and bulky casing and placing the entire architecture holding and supporting the antenna above this casing.
- the location of the architecture for supporting and supporting the antenna and the source is of a mechanical design which increases the inertia by increasing the distance from the antenna's center of gravity to the evaluation axis.
- this connecting shaft which mechanically secures the two arms prevents any relative movement autonomous of one arm with respect to another, which considerably limits the possibilities of adjusting the antenna installation plane.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a device for orientation and adjustment, in at least one direction of space, of the position of a moving part which is different from the devices currently known by presenting a design. simple mechanics, easy maintenance and great flexibility of use.
- the subject of the invention is a device for orienting and adjusting the position, in at least one direction of space, of the position of a part, of the type comprising a support for at least one structure comprising positioning and orientation means associated by kinematics suitable for drive means, characterized in that it comprises separate motor members and arranged to drive advantageously autonomous positioning and orientation means and in that 'It comprises on the one hand means to coordinate the operation of the drive members and on the other hand means to make up for the mechanical play existing between the drive members and the drive means in engagement.
- 5 it comprises two structures, preferably independent, a structure connected by kinematics suitable for drive means and a structure comprising advantageously autonomous arms arranged symmetrically on either side of a median plane, and ⁇ each connected to drive means;
- the structure associated with the arms consists of 2 Q a casing which has an internal space which delimits a housing which extends from its free end to a dimension located in its lower part below an axis called elevation ; it has a non-mechanical connection
- the stiffness of the non-mechanical 3Q control link is at least equal to the stiffness of an equivalent mechanical link
- the control is a control in position and speed;
- the casing comprises at least one pair of reducers which are arranged in its lower part below the elevation axis on either side of a median plane, the output of each of these reducers being associated by kinematics suitable for corresponding drive means, and in that a shaft associated by means of connection to at least one motor provides a mechanical connection between these reducers;
- the casing comprises in its lower part, below the elevation axis, arranged symmetrically on either side of a median plane, at least two pairs of geared motors associated by kinematics suitable for drive means , and servo means for enslaving in torque on the one hand a pair of two motors according to a relative difference equivalent to an increase and, on the other hand a pair of two motors according to a relative difference equivalent to a decrease equal to l 'increase so that their sum is zero, in order to make up for mechanical play;
- the casing comprises in its lower part, below the elevation axis, arranged symmetrically on either side of a median plane, two pairs of motors associated by kinematics suitable for drive means in engagement on associated orientation means and in that it includes servo means for enslaving in pairs on the one hand a pair of two motors according to a relative difference equivalent to an increase and, on the other hand a pair of two motors according to a relative difference equivalent to a decrease equal to the increase so that their sum is zero, in order to make up for the mechanical play;
- It includes elastic means for maintaining the associated pinions by kinematics suitable for the drive means;
- - It comprises at least one key associated with a mechanical connecting shaft between two reduction gears associated by kinematics suitable for drive means to create a polarization torque;
- information processing means having at least one memory comprising suitable information for determining and managing the relative movement of the structures in different and orthogonal directions of space two by two;
- - It includes means for detecting variations in parameters such as the relative deviation of the stresses exerted or the variation of the angular deviation with respect to a predetermined threshold;
- Figure 1 is a schematic view, in cross section, of a conventional device for positioning an antenna and which illustrates the prior art.
- Figure 2 is a schematic view, in cross section, of an antenna positioning device according to the invention whose electronic beam was shown on the one hand in a horizontal position and on the other hand in a vertical position.
- Figure 3 is a schematic view illustrating the drive members and the drive means of the device in a direction parallel to the azimuth axis.
- Figure 4 is a schematic view illustrating the drive members and the drive means of the device in a direction parallel to the site axis.
- Figure 5 is a schematic view, in cross section, of the interior arrangement of the antenna positioning means in a direction parallel to the azimuth axis and in a direction parallel to the site axis.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic view which illustrates the principle of the synchronization of the arms which incorporates a play catch-up.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic view which illustrates the principle of the motorization of the azimuth axis which incorporates a play catch-up .
- FIG. 8 is a schematic view which illustrates the principle of backlash according to the invention when the external torque is less than twice the polarization value of the motor torque.
- Figure 9 is a schematic view which illustrates the principle of backlash according to the invention when the external torque is greater than twice the polarization of the engine torque.
- Figure 10 is a schematic view which illustrates an alternative embodiment in which the polarization of the torque is achieved by means of a mechanical connection between two high speed motor members.
- Figure 11 is a schematic view, in cross section, which illustrates an alternative embodiment according to which the device comprises a shaft ensuring the mechanical connection between the two motor members coupled to pinions which are engaged with a crown. 11
- FIG. 12 is a schematic view in longitudinal section of a pinion made up of two distinct sectors.
- Figure 13 is a view which shows a device according to the invention which incorporates an orientation structure of the antenna in a direction perpendicular to the azimuth axis and to the site axis.
- Figure 14 is a schematic view in section along the line XIII-XIII of Figure 13.
- a Figure 15 is a schematic view which illustrates the operation of the antenna in any direction of space through the third axis which allows gimbal type operation.
- Figure 16 is a schematic view illustrating ⁇ e operation of the antenna according to one altazimutale direction, and wherein the cone 3 "corresponds to the region where the azimuthal velocity becomes very large.
- Figure 17 is a schematic view which illustrates the "gimbal" operation of the antenna orientation means.
- Figure 18 is a schematic view which illustrates the operation of the antenna in a direction of the azimuthal space seen along a vertical.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic view which illustrates the determination of the so-called waiting points as a function of the trajectory of a mobile such as a satellite.
- Figure 20 is a schematic view which illustrates a trajectory of a mobile, which requires a rotation of 90 ° of the azimuth axis during cardan type operation to find the meeting point.
- a device for orientation and adjustment, in at least one direction, of a moving part which, here, is a transmitting or receiving antenna.
- electromagnetic waves can be used in all other types of applications in which it is necessary to position at least one movable part in at least one of the three orthogonal directions of space, whatever whatever its conformation and its dimensions.
- This device comprises a support of a conventional type such as a mast or a barrel 1 which is surmounted by a structure 2 fixed to it by any known means such as bolts, and which comprises a horizontal toothed crown 3 surmounted by a housing 4.
- a support of a conventional type such as a mast or a barrel 1 which is surmounted by a structure 2 fixed to it by any known means such as bolts, and which comprises a horizontal toothed crown 3 surmounted by a housing 4.
- This casing 4 comprises, in its lower part, below a so-called elevation axis, two pairs of separate motors 5a . 5_b and 5j5., 5çl arranged symmetrically on either side of a horizontal median plane.
- each of the motors 5a_, 5b_, 5c., 5d. is associated with a reduction gear 6a., 6b., 6c., 6d coupled to a pinion 7a, 7Jb, 7c., 7d_.
- the paired pinions 7a_ and 7b and the paired pinions 7c. and 7d are arranged symmetrically on either side of a vertical median plane parallel to an axis said to be of azimuth as illustrated in FIG. 4. They mesh with the toothed crown 3 while ensuring a displacement of the structure 2 according to a direction parallel to the azimuth axis in a determined direction such as that represented by the arrow FI.
- the casing 4 has, in its lower part, below a so-called elevation axis, two other pairs of motors 8a. . 8b and 8c., 8d_ arranged symmetrically on either side of a vertical median plane parallel to the axis of azimuth.
- the output of these motors 8a., 8a., 8c., 8d_ is associated with a reduction gear 9a., 9 ⁇ ., 9c., 9d. coupled to a pinion
- the pair of pinions 10a_, 10b., And the pair of pinions 10ç_, 10ji are arranged symmetrically on either side of a vertical median plane parallel to a azimuth axis as shown in Figure 5.
- Sprockets 10a., 10b. associated with the reducers 9a., 9b coupled to the motors 8a., 8b mesh on a vertical toothed ring 11a . associated with an arm 12a . in order to ensure its displacement in a direction parallel to the site axis in a determined direction such as that illustrated by the arrow F2.
- each arm 12a., 12b is autonomous so that each of these arms 12a., 12b can be moved independently.
- each of the arms 12a., 12b there is a support plate 13 which has a fixed central orifice 14. This plate 13 is fixed by bolts 15 and carries rods 16 which support an antenna 17.
- the antenna comprises in order to ensure its operation of the elements, not shown to simplify the figures, which are on the one hand powered elements and on the other hand unpowered elements.
- the elements supplied are the antenna elements which are connected directly to the transmitter or to the receiver associated with the antenna. Unpowered elements are not connected directly but are coupled to elements connected by induction or electromagnetic radiation.
- the elements supplied are either wires of length substantially close to a wavelength and they are called in this case doublets or half a wavelength, or antennas with long wires, or plates or volumes of various forms. For short wavelengths these supplied elements can be either more or less flared waveguides, or helices.
- the non-powered elements are either guiding elements when they are placed in front of the powered elements, or wires generally of half a wavelength.
- the reflective elements are either conductive planes, or arrays of wires which play the same function or else reflectors of appropriate shapes such as a dish of paraboloid of revolution at the focus on which is placed a primary source which can be a doublet for example.
- the casing 4 has an internal space 20 which extends from its upper end to a dimension Z situated below the elevation axis.
- This internal space 20 of flared shape determines a housing inside which is placed a support such as a barrel 22 which includes the electronic elements necessary for the operation of the antenna.
- a first vertical position in which the antenna emits or receives waves in a substantially vertical direction.
- a second horizontal position after rotation by appropriate means, of 90 ° in a determined direction, in which the antenna emits or receives electromagnetic waves in a direction substantially
- the positioning of the barrel 22 inside the space 20 allows the antenna 17 and the barrel 22 to be brought closer to the elevation axis.
- Q Thanks to this positioning of the barrel 22 inside the housing, the dimensions of the casing 4 are reduced. This reduces the mass and the inertia of the device.
- the antenna 17 is placed in a lower position so that it is subjected to stresses exerted by the less important external elements. This reduction in the effects of external stresses and in particular those resulting from the torque, due to the phenomenon of wind resistance is appreciable because it reduces the risk of damage.
- each of the four motors 5a_, 5b, 5g., and 5d . respectively drives a pinion 7a., 7b., 7ç_, 7d . which meshes with the horizontal ring gear generating an azimuthal displacement of the casing 4.
- each of the four motors 8a., 8b, 8c., 8d. respectively drives the pinion 10a., 10b, 10c., 10d.
- the pinions 9a., 9b mesh with the toothed crown 11a. and the pinions 9ç_, 9d. mesh on the ring gear 11b by generating a possibly independent displacement of Q each of the arms 12a., 12b autonomous in a direction perpendicular to the azimuth axis and parallel to the site axis.
- the pinions 7a., 71b, 7c., 7 ⁇ i which attack the horizontal toothed crown 3 and the pinions 10 ⁇ a, 10b., 10s., lOd which attack the two vertical toothed crowns lia., 11b. are small.
- the combined effect of the number of pinions and their small dimensions as well as the increase in the reduction ratio makes it possible to obtain a reduction in the torque of the reducers associated with the pinions.
- the value of the torque of each gearbox is therefore divided at least by four.
- the reduction in the size of the motor members (motors and associated reducers) as well as of the pinions promotes their distribution and their arrangement in the lower part of the casing 4 below the so-called elevation axis.
- the arrangement of these drive members is of a simple design which facilitates maintenance.
- the replacement of defective members is facilitated by their low weight and their reduced size.
- the housing of the barrel 22 inside the space 20 offers the possibility of having the devices associated with the antenna and with the electronic means ensuring its functioning and in particular, as shown in FIG. 2, rotating joints are placed at proximity to fut 22 as well as power and data transmission cables for information received or transmitted.
- the motors 5a., 5b., 5c., 5d are controlled. in couples. This enslavement in pairs makes it possible to make up for the clearances by taking account of the external torques exerted at the level of the antenna and in particular of the torque resulting from the phenomenon of catch in the wind.
- the mechanical play is compensated for by an increase in torque of + DC, the torque of the motors 5a., 5b and by a decrease in torque of -DC the torque of the motors 5ç_, 5jd.
- the backlash is obtained by a total variation of torque which is zero because the increase in + DC of the motor torque of the motors 5a., 5b is compensated for by a corresponding decrease of -DC in the motor torque of the motors 5c., 5d.
- the pair of motors 56c. and 56d. which in this case is not subject to any variation in its engine torque, provides almost zero engine torque.
- the external torque exerted on the antenna corresponds to a variation in torque of more than 2 DC
- one of the motors of the pair of motors 5a_, 5b is subjected to a variation of its motor torque of C / 2 + DC.
- one of the motors in the 5jb, 5d motor pair. is subjected to a variation in its motor torque of C / 2 + DC in the same direction as that of the pair of motors 5a, 5b.
- the ring gear is only subjected to the two opposing motor couples of each pair of motors 5a ./ 5b and 5c., 5d. In this case, the two opposing couples catch up on the play and provide prestress to the ring gear. Whatever the value of the external torque, there is always a pinion which is in contact with the teeth of the horizontal ring gear. This cancels the mechanical play resulting from the transmission of movements, differences in drive and wear phenomena.
- This cancellation of the mechanical play increases the precision of the positioning of the antenna in this direction of space and, therefore, increases the quality of reception or emission of electromagnetic waves.
- e backlash is done here at the motors and thus the accuracy is increased compared to a conventional mechanical backlash performed at the drive means.
- This control of the position and speed of the slave motors by the master motor is advantageously achieved by means of a control of the type described in the document FR A-2-585.523.
- This enslavement consists in:
- a device is used to control the speed and the position of a slave motor relative to a master motor, a device which comprises:
- a disc fixed on the rotor of the master motor which comprises at its periphery "codings" such as lines alternately white and black, these codings being read by an optical reader which delivers a first family ⁇ which comprises a high number of pulses (a) corresponding to the level differences between the black lines and the white lines successively encountered,
- a counter which determines the number of pulses (x) delivered by the optical reader during a determined time (dt) less than that necessary for the fastest rotor to perform a revolution
- a multiplier which delivers a second family ⁇ of pulses after a multiplication of each pulse of the first family ⁇ by a coefficient of 1 / Nm
- - a counter which determines the number of pulses (y) delivered by the optical reader during a determined time (dt) lower than that necessary for the fastest rotor to carry out a turn
- - a multiplier which delivers a fourth family ⁇ d pulses after a multiplication of each pulse of the third family T by a coefficient 1 / Ne, the speeds (m) of the master motor, the speeds (We) of the slave motor and the numbers (Nm) and (Ne) being connected by the relationship
- a comparator which on the one hand temporally compares the pulses of the second family ⁇ and the pulses of the fourth family ⁇ and on the other hand produces a control signal as a function of this comparison
- the two motors are operated from their own power source.
- a first family is delivered on the rotor of the master motor of 100 pulses.
- the first 50 pulses are counted before the fastest rotor of the master or slave motor has completed a full revolution.
- a second family is delivered on the rotor of the 200-pulse slave motor.
- the first 100 pulses are counted before the fastest rotor of the master or slave motor has completed a full revolution.
- Ne ⁇ 2 and Nm 1 to define the Ne / Nm ratio.
- This ratio defines the reduction ratio and is determined as a function of the speed values (Wm) and (We) which it is desired to obtain.
- the speed of the slave motor rotor (We) is controlled and maintained identical to that (Wm) of the rotor of the master motor.
- a control signal is delivered to vary the speed of the slave motor until these families of pulses are in phase and the desired speeds (Wm) and (We) are obtained.
- the control of the position and the speed of the slave motors by a master motor is obtained by a motor torque loop which has a large bandwidth.
- the stiffness of a connection is defined by the quotient of the axial force acting on the connection element by the variation in the length of the resulting element.
- This stiffness of the electronic link depends on the precision with which the control between the rotors of the motors is carried out.
- electronic means of the capacitive, inductive or other type are provided to detect any abnormal variation of a duration greater than a predetermined duration in which the device is in an abnormal operating range. .
- this detection can determine the value of a limit angle comprised between the arms.
- it may be the detection of an excessive stress which is exerted on the arms or any other parameters on which the proper functioning of the antenna depends.
- This information is transmitted by known means to a microprocessor which comprises at least one memory having specific data and adapted to their management.
- a pair of reducers 30a., 30b is associated with a toothed ring 31a. secured to arm 32a. and a pair of reducers 30ç_, 30d., is associated with a toothed ring 31b secured to the arm 32b.
- These two pairs of reducers 30a., 30b., 30c., 30d are arranged in the space 20 of the casing below the elevation axis.
- the inputs of the reducers 30a. and 30c . and reducers 30b and 30d are respectively coupled by a connecting pinion 33a., 33b.
- the mechanical stiffness of the pinions 33a., 33b is advantageously divided by the reduction ratio existing between these reducers 30_a, 30_b, 30c., 30d . just as the inertia is divided by the square of the reduction ratio.
- a mechanical connecting shaft 34 connects by a suitable kinematics the reducers 30a. and 30ç_.
- This connecting shaft 34 is coupled to a ring gear 35 on which a pinion 36 associated with the output of a motor 37 meshes.
- a kinematic connection between the motor and the connecting shaft by any means other mechanical arrangement such as a combination of possibly toothed belts and / or chains with sprockets or other equivalent means.
- this variant can also be implemented to allow movement in a direction parallel to the azimuth axis of the casing.
- each reducer 40a., 40b. is associated with a pinion 41a., 41b which meshes with a ring gear secured to an arm 42a_, 42b ..
- pinions 50 which comprise two distinct sectors which each delimit a half pinion 51 and 52.
- a mechanical device secured to an elastic means such as a spring, selectively keeps the teeth of one of the half pinions 51 of the ring gear apart while the teeth of the other half pinion 52 are engaged with the ring gear.
- the force for spacing the teeth of one of the half pinions 51 is very high compared to the force transmitted to the ring gear to allow the meshing of the teeth of the other half pinion 52. This is the reason for which, to better distribute the forces exerted on each half pinion 51, 52, there is a torsion shaft 53 coaxial with the pinion axis 54.
- Another conceivable solution consists in engaging the pinions in the teeth of the crown by a radial force exerted by means of suitable mechanical devices such as a spring or any preferentially elastic pressure means.
- toothed crowns which have excellent concentricity. Such toothed rings must be robust and resistant to significant forces and constraints and perfectly machined.
- the device according to the invention allows positioning of the antenna in a direction perpendicular to the azimuth axis and to the site axis.
- FIGS. 13 and 14 represent an embodiment in which each of the two vertical arms 60 and 61, advantageously autonomous and arranged symmetrically on either side of a vertical median plane, is surmounted by a horizontal plate 62 on which are subjected by appropriate means the antenna and its was not represented.
- the arm 60 has at each of its ends an electric actuator 63 and 64 and the arm 61 has at each of its ends a hinge 65 and 66.
- These electric jacks 63, 64 allow pivoting, in a direction perpendicular to the azimuth axis and perpendicular to the site axis, of the antenna and its support (not shown).
- the positioning of the antenna and its sound is automatically replaced in a direction parallel to the azimuth axis by a positioning in a direction parallel to the direction of space which is perpendicular both to the azimuth axis and to the site axis.
- This third axis is of course initially initialized at the origin, so as to be in perfect coincidence with the satellite observed. According to the invention, it is thus possible to position the antenna in two of the three directions of space independently of the third and advantageously to modify the position and the orientation of the antenna in at least one of these three directions of the space depending on the satellite position.
- interpolation is performed by calculating means by a polynomial and preferably by a third degree polynomial passing through the three points PI, P2 and P3.
- the antenna scans an angular sector AZ1- AZ2 to find itself in a direction that allows to follow the trajectory of the satellite again, that is to say at the point P of waiting for the satellite which has been calculated. It is understood that the antenna scans this angular sector in a time suitable for being in position when passing from the satellite to point P.
- Figure 19 illustrates a passage at the zenith of the satellite at an angle of 4.2 ".
- the antenna scans an extreme angular sector of 90 ° in a direction perpendicular to the axis of azimuth and to the axis of the site. This movement of the antenna takes place here in a time close to 8.4 seconds, ie at a linear speed of 12 meters per second. This speed is sufficient to allow the antenna to be at the point P in phase with the passage of the satellite.
- the positioning device according to the invention operates as illustrated in FIG. 17 in cardan joint.
- This transformation of the value of the angles is done by calculating means of the microprocessor type which includes in memory appropriate information for the processing of these data. Likewise, this microprocessor performs the calculation by known mathematical methods such as resolutions, interpolations or similar techniques, of the stroke of the jacks which allow an appropriate positioning of the antenna.
- the trajectory of the satellite is perfectly known and it is thus possible to control the positioning of the antenna and its sound in the directions of the space appropriate at the appropriate time. Outside the solid angle cone at the top of 3 °, the antenna is positioned and its antenna was in a position such as that shown in Figure 17. In this position, we can follow the evolution of the trajectory of the satellite by positioning the antenna in a direction perpendicular to the azimuth axis and a direction parallel to the site axis.
- the synchronization of the tilting of the antenna is controlled by regulation in position of the electric motors which supply the associated jacks.
- This synchronization here is advantageously identical to that which has been described above and will therefore not be repeated.
- any other regulation device which makes it possible to synchronize the control of electric motors supplying associated jacks.
- the invention is not limited to the single embodiment which has been described above. It is thus possible to envisage devices, in accordance with the invention, which allow positioning of a part only in a determined direction of space or in two orthogonal directions.
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Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR9100528 | 1991-01-17 | ||
FR9100528A FR2671885B1 (fr) | 1991-01-17 | 1991-01-17 | Dispositif d'orientation et d'ajustement, selon au moins l'une des trois directions de l'espace, de la position d'une piece notamment d'une antenne d'emission ou de reception d'ondes electromagnetiques. |
PCT/FR1992/000041 WO1992013304A1 (fr) | 1991-01-17 | 1992-01-17 | Dispositif d'orientation et d'ajustement selon au moins l'une des trois directions de l'espace, de la position d'une piece notamment d'une antenne d'emission ou de reception d'ondes electromagnetiques |
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