Mounting mechanism for securing an antenna in a level measurement device
US7009577B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mounting mechanism for detachably coupling an antenna to a level measurement device. The mounting mechanism is coupled to the housing of the level measurement device and comprises an outer ring and an inner ring. The inner ring has a centred opening for receiving an end of the antenna. The inner ring is coupled to the outer ring and rotatable with respect to the outer ring between a locking or engaged position and an unlocking or release position. The inner ring includes one or more cams or pawls, which engage the end of the antenna when in the locked or engaged position. The cams or pawls may include a gripping surface for further securing the antenna end when in the locked position.
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