Retractable antenna for personal computer card
US6847830B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/24
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for providing wireless communication is disclosed. The device includes an antenna mounted on a personal computer card. The antenna has a pivotal connection for pivoting the antenna and a rotatable connection for rotating the antenna in a direction which differs from the direction of rotation. The antenna is rotatable about two axes and is retractable. In the extended position, the antenna is electrically connected with the personal computer card and can receive and transmit signals. The antenna also has a base which is detachably mounted to the personal computer card so that the antenna can be removed from said personal computer card and replaced.
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