Antenna linear extension and retraction apparatus for a submersible device, and method of use
US7165504B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q3/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna linear extension and retraction apparatus and method of use for a submersible device is provided. The apparatus includes a body having a cavity formed at an external surface. A bladder containing a core material is arranged within the cavity. The core material contracts and expands the bladder depending upon a pressure that surrounds the bladder. An antenna is operatively connected with the bladder and moves between a retracted position and a deployed position as the bladder contracts and expands.
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