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Method and system for mounting a monopole antenna

US6538605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2001
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q9/42
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for mounting an antenna on a printed circuit board are presented. In accordance with the method, an opening is formed through a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB has a bottom side and a transmission feed on a top side. The PCB is configured to receive an antenna through the opening. An antenna is inserted into the opening on the top side of the PCB. The antenna makes electrical contact with the transmission feed. The antenna is secured to the PCB at the bottom side of the PCB.

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