Abstract: Electromagnetic and electrical apparatuses use a laminate structure having a thermoplastic elastomer with variable dielectric loss as a dielectric layer. A conductive layer laminated to the thermoplastic elastomer allow use for applications such as printed circuit boards and slot antennas. Additional conductive and dielectric layers still allow use as a printed circuit board as well as other antenna structures. Some embodiments of the apparatuses disclosed exhibit many desired properties, such as flexibility, conformability and weatherability.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (300) includes an antenna nut (100) which is reflow soldered onto a printed circuit board (202). First and second radio housing members (302, 304) provide additional support to the antenna nut (100).

Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting an automobile antenna, shaft, mirror or other device within a hole in a support surface such as a fender, at various angles to such support surface, comprises a base which partially passes through the hole, a device-supporting bushing which partially passes through the base, a clamping nut above, and a retainer below, the support surface. The bushing has engagement means above the support surface to mate with the clamping nut and stop means below the support surface against which the retainer pivots and bears. The base has a central aperture receiving the bushing, which can swing through various angles. A spherical upper bearing surface on the base mates with the clamping nut, and includes a flange bearing against the upper support surface. A toothed lower surface and a pair of legs extend downwardly from the base and have inner surfaces parallel to a given plane.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an antenna on the body of an automotive vehicle comprises a substantially cylindrical mounting sleeve with an outwardly facing circumferential groove for gripping the edge of a preformed hole in the vehicle body upon an insertion of the sleeve through the hole in a mounting operation. The sleeve is formed with a substantially spherical inner surface in the region of the groove for engaging a matching spherical surface at one end of an antenna casing, the matching spherical surfaces providing a water-tight seal while enabling the casing to assume any of a plurality of orientations with respect to the vehicle body. The sleeve has a bellows-like wall formed at an end opposite the groove with a bead for engaging a cylindrical surface of the antenna casing in a water-tight form fit regardless of the orientation of the casing with respect to the body. A mounting bracket provides mechanical support and an electrical ground for the antenna casing.

Abstract: An upper loaded citizens band antenna is provided which is capable of being mounted on various types of mobile antenna mounts designed for use in conjunction with base loaded antennas. By combining the upper loaded antenna with an interconnection means capable of mating with various base loaded mounts, improved transmission and reception is provided while maintaining the convenience normally associated with the base loaded antennas.

Abstract: An antenna mounting structure, for mounting an antenna on a mounting surface with a limited amount of under space, has a coaxial cable attached substantially at a right angle to the axial direction of the mounting structure. The mounting structure includes an antenna base assembly having a lower portion disposed beneath the mounting surface. An antenna disposed in the base also projects below the mounting surface into a cavity in the base, and an aperture is provided in the side of the lower portion of the base. The mounting structure also includes a cable mounting assembly having a cable adapter in the form of a plate with an aperture, on which plate the outer lead of the coaxial cable is fixed so that the cable is substantially parallel to the plate at the connection, the inner lead of the cable extending into the aperture. The cable and adapter are dimensioned such that, when assembled with the base, the inner lead projects into the antenna base cavity and can make contact with the antenna.

Abstract: An antenna mount for a retractable antenna has a collapsible spacer to permit the antenna mount to conform to the shape of the surface to which the antenna is mounted. The collapsible spacer has a plurality of cantilever springs formed thereon which permit one end of the spacer to angulate relative to the centerline of the spacer while the spacer collapses in a direction generally parallel to the centerline thereof without significant change in the diameter of the spacer.

Abstract: An automobile antenna mounting structure comprises a base supporting and electrically insulating an antenna mast, the base extending through a bore of laterally elongated cross-section in a lower mounting plate, a circular mounting aperture in a mounting surface, and a bore of laterally elongated cross-section in an upper mounting means, respectively. A pair of downwardly concave shouldered portions on the base support a pair of downwardly depending legs on the lower mounting plate, so formed to permit limited relative pivotal movement between the base and plate in a vertical plane. The base and lower mounting plate are further formed to be both insertable through the mounting aperture in the support surface from the exterior thereof. The lower mounting plate and upper mounting means are adapted to be clamped to the support surface by a nut threaded on the upper portion of the base.

Abstract: A quick disconnect, lockable mounting for a C.B. (citizens band) antenna, or other type of antenna, which permits removing the antenna whenever desired simply by unlocking a key lock device, and taking off a cap carrying the antenna. Yet, when the cap is in position, it cannot be removed because the lock member securely holds it in position.The problem associated with breaking and stealing C.B. antennas (and radios, which are indicated as being present in a vehicle by the full antennas) has increased substantially, and the present device permits not only the quick disconnect and removal of the antenna, but the locking of the antenna to discourage thieves from attempting such removal.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a radio antenna of whip type on a vehicle is improved to permit more convenient and reliable electrical connection of the antenna assembly directly to the coaxial transmission cable. A particular advantage of the improved structure is that installation and connection of the antenna does not require trimming, soldering or otherwise manipulating the cable conductors. Installation of antennas by inexperienced amateurs is thereby greatly facilitated.

Abstract: A coaxial cable is secured in a curved channel between two body halves. The shield conductor of the cable is passed through one of the body halves to a position compressed against the conductive frame to which the mount is attached. The center conductor is compressed between the other body half and a mounting bolt which supports an antenna socket on the mount, completing the shield and center conductor circuits from the coaxial cable without solder.

Abstract: An antenna mount for a vehicle includes an insulated base with an internally threaded sleeve defining a central opening in the base. A blind-type clamping assembly threads into the sleeve for anchoring the base to a body panel of a vehicle. The clamping assembly includes a clamp member with a threaded stud and integral oblong clamping flange at the lower end of the stud. A stud nut threaded internally and externally threads onto the stud and into the sleeve for joining the clamping assembly to the base. The stud joins the flange at a position offset from the geometric center of the flange toward one of its ends to subdivide the flange into two flange portions of unequal length so as to facilitate entry of the flange through a smaller than usual installation hole in the vehicle body panel and subsequent clamping of the flange against the underside of the panel through progressive threading of the stud nut into the base.