Retractable antenna module
US6859179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/16
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna module (1) for a mobile phone in accordance with the present invention includes an antenna (2), an elastic element (3) and a feed mechanism (5). The elastic element surrounds a lower part (21) of the antenna and pushes the antenna outwardly. The feed mechanism has a connecting means (50) and a guiding groove (52). The connecting means movably engages with the antenna and slidably engages with the groove. The movement of the antenna between an extended position and a retracted position is regulated by engagement between the connecting means and the groove, and is aided by the resilience of the elastic element. A user can move the antenna between a retracted position and an extended position using one hand.
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