Remote antenna deployment latch
US8988307B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/593
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote antenna deployment latch is disclosed. The remote antenna deployment latch includes a latch assembly having a latch pin movable to alternately secure an antenna in, and release the antenna from, a deployed position. The remote antenna deployment latch also includes an azimuth pin movable to alternately lock and unlock rotation of the antenna about an azimuth axis. In addition, the remote antenna deployment latch includes a remote control assembly operably coupled to the latch pin and the azimuth pin to simultaneously secure the antenna in the deployed position and unlock rotation of the antenna about the azimuth axis.
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