Method and apparatus for connection to a rotatable antenna
US6469668B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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