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Method and apparatus for connection to a rotatable antenna

US6469668B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2000
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q3/06
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hinged or rotatable antenna working in conjunction with a ground plane element which discloses a coaxial cable connection that maintains electrical contact between the ground plane element and the coaxial cable shielding through the use of a compression retainer block or plate. Some embodiments of the present invention also disclose channel geometry for establishing and maintaining an electrical connection between cable shielding and a ground plate element.

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