Compact continuous ground plane system
US8120544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5313
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact continuous ground plane system is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an assembly for forming a continuous ground plane for an antenna having at least two elements configured to move relative to one another, the ground assembly including a first element having a housing, a plunger disposed within the housing, a second element, a wear plate coupled to the second element, and a spring disposed between the plunger and the housing, the spring configured to urge the plunger toward the wear plate, where the plunger is configured to be moved within the housing and to make electrical contact with the wear plate.
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