Two-axis satellite antenna mounting and tracking assembly
US5999139A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/1257
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A two-axis satellite antenna mounting and tracking assembly including a universal joint for mounting the antenna to support structure. A pair of linear actuators offset at 90.degree. to each other about the universal joint are operated in full-on/full-off fashion to control the azimuth and elevation orientations of the antenna. Satellite tracking is effected by maximizing received signal strength.
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