Self-locking hinge for antenna element
US3950758A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 1974 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32327
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an antenna for television, radio or the like, including antenna elements radiating from a boom, a self-locking hinge intermediate the ends of an antenna element for permitting folding of the element for convenient boxing, or the like and for permitting unfolding and elongation of the element for use; the hinge comprising a hinge connection that is spaced from one side of the element and a snap latch that is spaced from the opposite side of the element, thereby rigidifying and strengthening the hinge connection.
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