Low profile antenna system and associated methods
US7453409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/023
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna system includes a base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the base, and an elevation assembly carried on the turntable. An antenna is carried by the elevation assembly. The turntable has an antenna relief opening therein to permit the elevation assembly to position a lower portion of the antenna therein. The antenna system may further include an RF absorbing shroud carried by the turntable and that has an antenna receiving recess to receive the antenna therein. The antenna receiving recess may have lower portions extending into the antenna relief opening of the turntable.
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