Patent · US Expired

Modular antenna assembly for automotive vehicles

US7333065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 2005
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/3275
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The specification discloses a modular antenna for automotive vehicles. The antenna includes a base assembly that can be used on a variety of vehicle platforms and a radome assembly that is specific to a particular vehicle platform. The radome assembly snap-fits onto the base assembly, and can be installed during or after vehicle assembly. A wide variety of radome assemblies of different shapes, styles, and colors can be used in conjunction with a single base assembly.

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