Antenna system for a portable communications device
US7796089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/285
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna system (100, 500) for a portable communication device (112) is provided. The antenna system is comprised of a retaining structure (204), an antenna flap (206), and a first pivot coupling (212). The retaining structure provides a means for securing the retaining structure to the portable communication device. The antenna flap includes an antenna structure (302). The antenna structure is comprised of an antenna radiating element (600) and/or an antenna impedance matching network (652). The first pivot coupling pivotally connects the antenna flap to the retaining structure. The first pivot coupling is configured to allow the antenna flap to pivot freely on the first pivot coupling responsive to a force of gravity acting on the antenna flap. The retaining structure is configured as a holster in which the portable communication device can be disposed.
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