Patent ID: 7106268

Claim:
An antenna array comprising: a first strip of first horn segments, the first horn segments each comprising a radiating portion and a ground plane connection portion; a second strip of second horn segments, the second horn segments each comprising a radiating portion and a ground plane connection portion; the first and second strips further comprising cooperating slots disposed between the radiating and ground plane connection portions of each horn segment, the cooperating slots configured to interlock to allow assembly of the first and second sheets into a dimensionally stable lattice having an upper radiating end and a lower ground plane connecting end; and a plurality of connectors associated with the horn segments of the plurality of first and second sheets for connecting each horn segment to a transmit/receive distribution network; wherein at least one of the first and second strips at the lower ground plane connecting end of the lattice comprises engaging tabs configured to engage corresponding recesses in the ground plane via a snap-fit or press-fit connection for direct fixation thereto.