Pivoted Or Rotatable Patents (Class 343/882)
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Patent number: 8040290Abstract: An exemplary mounting bracket for a satellite dish antenna includes a mounting base, a first frame and a second frame. The first frame includes a pivoting portion at one end thereof. The pivoting portion is pivoted to one side of the mounting base so that the pivoting portion is capable of rotating from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The second frame includes a pivoting portion at one end thereof. The pivoting portion is pivoted to another opposite side of the mounting base so that the pivoting portion being capable of rotating from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The mounting bracket can be changed from the extending state to the folding state. The mounting bracket in the extending state can be mounted on a plane. The mounting bracket in the folding state can be mounted on various objects by cooperating with various fixing devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Janky Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung Yi Kang, Hung Jui Kang
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Publication number: 20110248084Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for identification and/or marking of objects (6) by means of RFID having a read or write/read unit (1) for wire-free reading from and/or writing to a memory unit (8a) of an RFID transponder (8) which is connected to the object (6) to be identified and/or to be marked, wherein the read or write/read unit (1) has a transmitting/receiving module (3), which has at least one antenna (4, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45). According to the invention, the apparatus is characterized in that the at least one antenna (4, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45) is arranged such that it can move. The invention also relates to a method for identification and/or marking of an object (6) by means of RFID.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Felix Schoeller jr. Foto-und Spezialpapiere GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Horst Rademacher
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Publication number: 20110241971Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for a double gimbal stabilization platform. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a base and a first pivot joint connected to the base. The apparatus also includes a bent gimbal structure connected to the first pivot joint. The first pivot joint may rotate the bent gimbal structure about a first axis of rotation. The apparatus includes a second pivot joint connected to the bent gimbal structure. The apparatus includes a platform connected to the second pivot joint. The second pivot joint may rotate the platform around a second axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation may be orthogonal to the first axis of rotation. Furthermore, a center of mass for a combination of the bent gimbal structure and the platform may be between the base and the first axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Terri Bateman, Shane Curtis, Katherine Reinke Deason, Erik Hulme, Andrew Orme, Brock Peterson
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Publication number: 20110241970Abstract: A holding device having a printed circuit board includes a base having a securing recess at a top surface thereof, a securing connector fixed in the securing recess and connected with the printed circuit board, a holding shell rotatably covered to the securing connector, and a flexible antenna of flat plate shape. The antenna has a rectangular radiating body, and a strip-shaped connecting portion extended outwards from a side of the radiating body. A free end of the connecting portion is held by the holding shell and rotated to connect with the securing connector electrically and detachably. An exposed portion of the connecting portion is bent so that the radiating body is attached to the top surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Tun-Ping Wang, Ho-Hsin Chou, Jeng-Hsiang Lee, Jun-Long Wu
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Patent number: 8010062Abstract: A multiple frequency antenna array includes a first antenna circuit and a second antenna circuit. The first antenna circuit has a first radiation pattern and is tuned to a first carrier frequency. The first antenna circuit transmits a first representation of a radio frequency (RF) signal at the first carrier frequency, where the first carrier frequency corresponds to a carrier frequency of the RF signal and a first frequency offset. The second antenna circuit has a second radiation pattern and is tuned to a second carrier frequency. The second antenna circuit transmits a second representation of the RF signal at the second carrier frequency, where the second carrier frequency corresponds to the carrier frequency of the RF signal and a second frequency offset.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventor: Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran
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Publication number: 20110205142Abstract: Apparatus are described for mounting an object to a structure having a railing. The apparatus includes a base attachable to the object and configured for placement on the structure proximate the railing. The apparatus further includes an adjustable compression mechanism positioned between the base and the railing configured to secure the base to the structure with a selected force. The mechanism includes a first plate on the base, a second plate movable relative to the first plate for producing a selected height of the mechanism and a threaded member attached to the first plate and the second plate. The threaded member is configured to move the second plate relative to the first plate to achieve the selected height and apply the selected force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventor: David Lettkeman
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Patent number: 7999750Abstract: A low profile receiving and/or transmitting antenna includes an array of antenna elements that collect and coherently combine millimeter wave or other radiation. The antenna elements are physically configured so that radiation at a predetermined wavelength band impinging on the antenna at a particular angle of incidence is collected by the elements and collected in-phase. Two or more mechanical rotators may be disposed to alter the angle of incidence of incoming or outgoing radiation to match the particular angle of incidence.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Starling Advanced Communications Ltd.Inventors: David Mansour, Valentina Berdnikova, Simha Erlich
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Publication number: 20110193764Abstract: An antenna mount for a satellite antenna comprises an adjustment plate with a first cam slot, a first bracket and a first cam. The first bracket includes a first base, a first sidewall extending from the first base and having a second cam slot aligned with the first cam slot, and a second sidewall extending in parallel with the first sidewall from the first base. The first cam is adapted to attach the adjustment plate to an inner surface of the first sidewall. The first cam includes a first shaft protruding from the first sidewall through the first and second cam slots and rotatable with respect to the first sidewall, and a first disc coupled with the first shaft and adapted to fit within the first cam slot so that the adjustment plate is rotatable with respect to the first sidewall as the first shaft is rotated from the exterior of the first sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: AZURE SHINE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Wen-Chao SHEN
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Publication number: 20110193765Abstract: An antenna assembly has an antenna and a bracket. The bracket is connected with the antenna and has a hanger, a telescopic strut and an antenna stand. The telescopic strut is mounted securely on the hanger and has a base tube and a moving rod mounted slidably and rotatably in the base tube. The antenna stand is mounted securely on the moving rod and is detachably connected with the antenna. Because the moving rod is capable of being raised, lowered and rotated relative to the hanger, it is very convenient and easy to position the antenna for adjustment and improved receipt of signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: Cheng-Si WANG
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Publication number: 20110187624Abstract: An antenna mount including first, second, and third plates is disclosed. A first plate is attached to a second plate to form a plate assembly. When attached, a planar surface of the first plate contacts a surface of the second plate. The second plate may include a stiffening structure. The first plate includes a flange that is oriented parallel to and extending in the same direction as one or more members of the second plate. The flange and the members are positioned to abut opposing surfaces of a mounting base. The third plate includes a planar section and a mounting surface connected to the planar section. The third plate is attached to the plate assembly such that the mounting base is clamped between the third plate and the plate structure. The mounting surface is configured to receive a mounting device of an antenna assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: David M. Lettkeman, Eric Boize, Jason S. Schmidt
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Patent number: 7990335Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes at least one tapered loop antenna element having a generally annular shape with an opening. An antenna assembly may also include a rotatably convertible support including a base and an upper portion coupled to a tapered loop antenna element in some embodiments. The upper portion is rotatable relative to the base between a first configuration for supporting the tapered loop antenna element on a horizontal surface and a second configuration for supporting the tapered loop antenna element from a vertical surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Antennas Direct, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Schneider, John Edwin Ross, III, Corey Feit, Dale Picolet
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Publication number: 20110169711Abstract: This invention addresses a flip antenna design for mobile devices operating in ISM 900 MHz band. More specifically the present invention addresses the need to change the gain of a transceiver antenna (for mobile devices) with the flip of the antenna without changing any other characteristics of the transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: xG Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Bobier, Nadeem Khan, Jorge Gil, Ilya Lisak
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Patent number: 7973735Abstract: Disclosed is an extendable swivel antenna, specifically a swivel antenna with enhanced durability, which can prevent deformation of a hinge unit and an outermost antenna covering the hinge unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Menix Co., Ltd.Inventors: Keyng Hun Kim, Seung Kyo Park, Chan Kuk Kim
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Patent number: 7969375Abstract: According to the invention, a system for rotating a parabolic antenna about a central point is disclosed. The system may include a support member, a spherical structure, and at least one arm. The support member may be coupled with a surface and may also be coupled with the support member. The spherical structure may be at least partially spherical in shape about the central point. The spherical structure may include a first plurality of magnets. The at least one arm may be in proximity to the spherical structure and may also include a second plurality of magnets. The at least one arm may be coupled with the parabolic antenna, and at least a portion of the magnets in either one of, or both of, the first plurality of magnets and the second plurality of magnets may be configured to be selectively activated to rotate the arms about the central point.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.Inventor: E. Mitchell Blalock
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Patent number: 7965255Abstract: A rotatable antenna mount assembly for coupling an antenna reflector to a support structure. The antenna mount including a rotatable connection provided with a generally planar outer surface; the rotatable connection coupled directly to the antenna reflector. An antenna mount having a reflector connection plane; the antenna mount coupled to the support structure. The rotatable connection coupled to the antenna mount, the outer surface parallel to the reflector connection plane, the rotatable connection, and thereby the antenna reflector rotatable about a rotation axis normal to the reflector connection plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: ASC Signal CorporationInventor: Richard Haight
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Patent number: 7965254Abstract: A mount for a satellite dish includes a circular base which has a bubble level system and a plurality of adjustable anchor legs on the base. The base is mounted on the ground and the anchors ensure proper mounting. A collar on the base connects the base to the support post associated with a satellite dish.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Paul C. Ricks
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Patent number: 7954777Abstract: An alignment unit, which is of simple and robust design and can be adjusted well, for directional radios, in particular directional radio antennas, is distinguished by two attachment brackets, which are articulated on a common centre part such that they can pivot about two mutually orthogonal swivel axes, as well as two operating units for separate adjustment and fixing of the pivoting angle of the two attachment brackets relative to the centre part.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Huber+Suhner AGInventors: Daniel Bohm, Romeo Premerlani
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Publication number: 20110102295Abstract: Antenna systems include adjustment mechanisms to adjust the position of dish antennas. The adjustment mechanism includes a clip, a bracket, and a cam mechanism. The clip is fixedly coupled to and projects outwardly from a mast. The bracket is pivotally coupled to the mast and is between the stationary clip and cam mechanism. The cam mechanism is pivotally coupled to the clip and positioned to rotate the bracket and the dish antenna as the cam mechanism rotates. The clip is made of a lightweight material to reduce the overall weight of the antenna system to enhance performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Jason Matthew Fruh, Morgan Haden Kirby
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Publication number: 20110074651Abstract: An assembly comprises a clamping mechanism and an LNB (low noise block down converter). The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping part, a second clamping part, and a plurality of rectangular grooves. The LNB includes a shell, at least one flexible portion, and at least one rib portion. The first clamping part and the second clamping part clasp around the LNB, and are combined with each other by at least one fastening part. The at least one flexible portion is disposed on the shell of the LNB, and the rib portion is on the flexible portion. The plurality of rectangular grooves are closely arranged in parallel on the inner surface of the second clamping part, and the rib portion is contained in one of the rectangular grooves. By rotating the combination of the first clamping part and the second clamping part, the rib portion is forced to move between the rectangular grooves and then is positioned again. During the movement, the flexible portion is temporarily deformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: YA CHI LEE
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Publication number: 20110074652Abstract: A polarization adjustment assembly for a reflector antenna is provided with a radio bracket with a mounting flange. The mounting flange is coupled to a hub provided with a stop portion. Fasteners couple the radio bracket to the hub via slots in the mounting flange, rotatable with respect to the hub within the extents of the slots. An adjustment bolt passes through a boss coupled to the mounting flange. The adjustment bolt abuts the stop portion, whereby longitudinal displacement of the adjustment bolt with respect to the boss rotates the radio bracket with respect to the hub. Alternatively, the positions of the boss and stop portion on the mounting flange and hub may be exchanged.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: ANDREW LLCInventors: Matthew Lewry, Junaid Syed, Keith Tappin, Chris Hills
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Patent number: 7911397Abstract: A removable antenna and a resilient antenna are provided for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. An antenna resonating element is mounted within the antenna. Flexible coupling structures are used to physically and removably attach the antenna to the electronic device. The flexible coupling structures couple the antenna resonating element to circuitry in the electronic device. The coupling structures may allow the antenna to break away from the electronic device without causing damage. A user may extend the antenna by rotating the removable antenna to its extended position. The electronic device may have an antenna receptacle that holds the resilient antenna in a stowed position and that allows the resilient antenna to flex to an extended position. A user may extend the resilient antenna by removing the resilient antenna from the antenna receptacle and flexing the antenna into its extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brett William Degner, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Patent number: 7898497Abstract: A reflector antenna mount for a reflector antenna with a primary mount coupled to a support arm. The primary mount rotatable in a first axis relative to the support arm. A secondary mount coupled to the primary mount; the secondary mount pivotable in a second axis relative to the primary mount. The reflector antenna coupled to a front side of the secondary mount; an electronics enclosure of the reflector antenna positioned on a back side of the secondary mount, the electronics enclosure coupled to the reflector antenna. A dielectric enclosure provided with a front face and a side surface coupled to the primary mount. The front face spaced away from the reflector antenna, outside of a range of motion of the directional antenna in the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Andrew LLCInventors: Junaid Syed, Chris Hills, Allan Tasker, Ian Renilson, Keith Tappin
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Publication number: 20110043423Abstract: In a waveguide structure (8), a movable waveguide component (10) and an immovable waveguide component (12) are opposed at a predetermined interval. Further, at least either the movable waveguide component (10) or the immovable waveguide component (12) includes grooves (13, 29) opened towards the waveguide component opposed thereto (10, 12). Protrusions (44) are formed outside of at least one of the grooves (13, 29). The protrusions (44) respectively have a height of roughly ?/4 (where ? is a wavelength of radio waves to be used).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Hideki Kirino, Masashi Watanabe, Isao Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20110043433Abstract: An adjustment device for aligning a unit (1), which receives and/or transmits and/or focuses radiation, including a support (4) for positioning the adjustment device upon a foundation, a pivotal unit (3), which in reference to the support (4) can be rotated around a horizontal lower axis (6), and the unit (1) to be aligned can be rotated in reference thereto around an upper axis (7) positioned perpendicular in reference to the lower axis (6), and which upper axis is positioned horizontally in reference to a neutral position of the pivotal unit (3) in reference to a rotation of the pivotal unit (3) around the lower axis (6), a lower actuator drive (8) for rotating the pivotal unit (3) in reference to the support (4) around the lower axis (6), and an upper actuator drive (11) for rotating the unit (1) to be aligned around the upper axis (7) in reference to the pivotal unit (3), with the pivotal unit (3) comprising a base section (14) and at least one upper bearing section (15, 16), projecting upwards therefromType: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Jurgen ZimmermannInventor: Stefan Klien
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Patent number: 7889144Abstract: A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote locations with simple or automated setup and orientation. Azimuth is adjusted by rotating an antenna in relation to a positioner base and elevation is adjusted by rotating an elevation motor coupled with the antenna. Manual orientation of antenna for linear polarized satellites yields lower weight and power usage. Updates ephemeris or TLE data via satellite. Algorithms used for search including Clarke Belt fallback, transponder/beacon searching switch, azimuth priority searching and tracking including uneven re-peak scheduling yield lower power usage. Orientation aid via user interface allows for smaller azimuth motor, simplifies wiring and lowers weight. Tilt compensation, bump detection and failure contingency provide robustness.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventors: Spencer Webb, David Martin
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Patent number: 7880682Abstract: Antenna systems include adjustment mechanisms to adjust the position of dish antennas. The adjustment mechanism includes a clip, a bracket, and a cam mechanism. The clip is fixedly coupled to and projects outwardly from a mast. The bracket is pivotally coupled to the mast and is between the stationary clip and cam mechanism. The cam mechanism is pivotally coupled to the clip and positioned to rotate the bracket and the dish antenna as the cam mechanism rotates. The clip is made of a lightweight material to reduce the overall weight of the antenna system to enhance performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Jason Matthew Fruh, Morgan Haden Kirby
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Publication number: 20110006968Abstract: An antenna mounting apparatus and system is provided for quick and easy installation and removal of antennas that can be utilized with mounting devices and systems. The present apparatus and system allows for a one time routing of transmission medium from the antenna mount, by attaching to a rotatable female connector within the base of the mount, thereby allowing the cable to move freely. This prevents loss of connection as the connector is threaded into the male portion of the upper mount assembly. The barrel assembly may contain a male pin connector threaded within the chamber of the barrel connected to the antenna. The female barrel assembly may then thread onto the male lower assembly where the male and female connectors will adjoin, thus creating a solid connection point with the set screw which will serve to eliminate a loss of conductive connection and reduce theft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Kevin Allen Morrow
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Patent number: 7859479Abstract: An antenna for a compact satellite terminal. Antenna is a rigid parabolic structure of metal matrix composite capable of disassembly into segments affording a high degree of portability such as for man-packable satellite terminals and the like. A shallow feed horn assembly is joined to an orthomode transducer by a common hub, the hub also serving as the attachment point for a plurality of antenna segments, where a quick release means joins the segments to the hub. The feed horn, hub, orthomode transducer and antenna segments are designed for extremely compact stowability in a variety of applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: David J. Legare, David M. Hummel
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Patent number: 7859475Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members at either end. The upright support members include journal bearings attachable to the surface of an inflatable antenna.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: GATR TechnologiesInventors: Paul A. Gierow, William R. Clayton
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Publication number: 20100309090Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and a method to allow the adjustment of a position of an item, such as an antenna of satellite broadcast receiving apparatus so as to allow the elevation and/or azimuth position to be fixed accurately. Adjustment means are provided which have an axis of rotation offset to the centre axis of a body portion of the rotatable member to allow the body portion side walls to act as a cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Derek Grice, Ray Beagan, Jason Koch
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Patent number: 7839348Abstract: A satellite tracking system for tracking a synchronous satellite includes a satellite antenna system movably supported on a roof of a vehicle via a roof frame to move between an operation position and a folded position. At the operation position, the satellite antenna system is rotated on the roof frame to adjust a horizontal orientation of a parabolic reflector of the satellite antenna system while the parabolic reflector is pivotally lift at a predetermined inclination angle to align with the satellite. At the folded position, the parabolic reflector is pivotally dropped down until the parabolic reflector faces downwardly to the roof of the vehicle to conceal a signal transmitting device of the satellite antenna system between the parabolic reflector and the roof of the vehicle. Therefore, the satellite antenna system provides a relatively low profile at the folded position when the vehicle travels.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Inventor: Gary Baker
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Publication number: 20100289718Abstract: An exemplary mounting bracket for a satellite dish antenna includes a mounting base, a first frame and a second frame. The first frame includes a pivoting portion at one end thereof. The pivoting portion is pivoted to one side of the mounting base so that the pivoting portion is capable of rotating from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The second frame includes a pivoting portion at one end thereof. The pivoting portion is pivoted to another opposite side of the mounting base so that the pivoting portion being capable of rotating from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The mounting bracket can be changed from the extending state to the folding state. The mounting bracket in the extending state can be mounted on a plane. The mounting bracket in the folding state can be mounted on various objects by cooperating with various fixing devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Hung Yi KANG, Hung-Jui Kang
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Publication number: 20100259462Abstract: An angle adjustment apparatus for a dish antenna comprises a base, a first rotating frame, and a second rotating frame. The first rotating frame is fixed to the second rotating frame, and can rotate around the second rotating frame with a first rotating angle. The second rotating frame is fixed to the base, and can rotate around the base with a second rotating angle. The first rotating frame comprises at least one first arc-shaped slot, and the second rotating frame comprises at least one second arc-shaped slot corresponding to the first arc-shaped slot. A fastener passes through the first arc-shaped slot and the second arc-shaped slot so as to attach the first rotating frame and the second rotating frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: CHAO CHUN YEH
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Publication number: 20100245185Abstract: An antenna device includes a round plug having a rotation mechanism section on one end thereof, where round plug is removably attached to a round jack arranged in an electronic apparatus; and a rod antenna element. In the antenna device, the rod antenna element is connected to the rotation mechanism section of the round plug and rotatable in a predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Koichi Mukai, Yoshitaka Yoshino, Chisato Komori, Yuuji Miyazaki
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Patent number: 7800545Abstract: A portable satellite antenna terminal, comprising a body (620) and a unit (637) within the body (620) for controlling the terminal and terminal functions. Also provided is an antenna (607) mounted to the body (620) for movement (633, 635) relative thereto. The antenna (607) is able to be stowed within the body (620) when not in use. The antenna (607) may be a flat panel antenna (624) and is moveable relative to the body (620) from a stowed position to an in-use position.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte LtdInventors: Rajanik Mark Jayasuriya, Yoong Eng Christopher Hu, Gang Liu, Sandrasegaram Pillai Sivakumar, Jianhua Zheng
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Publication number: 20100201599Abstract: A dish antenna adjustment method is performed as follows. A dish antenna angle adjustment apparatus is provided; the dish antenna angle adjustment apparatus having a base member, a first rotation member and a second rotation member. The first rotation member is pivotally connected to the second rotation member, and rotates by a first rotation angle relative to the second rotation member. The second rotation member is pivotally connected to the base member, and rotates by a second rotation angle relative to the base member. A first rotating angle adjustment mechanism is connected to the angle adjustment apparatus of the dish antenna, e.g., the first rotating angle adjustment mechanism connects the first rotation member and the second rotation member. The first rotating angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the first rotation angle between the first and second rotation members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: CHAO CHUN YEH
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Publication number: 20100201600Abstract: A support frame (20) for a large aperture dish (10) of a dish antenna is constructed as two arrays of rigid struts. The first array of struts is formed as a plurality of pyramidal strut assemblies. Each pyramidal strut assembly as eight rigid struts (5, 7; AB, AF, BG, FG, aA, aB, aG and aF) connected at their ends to five nodes (6, 8; A, B, G, F and a). Four of the nodes (6; A, B, G, F) and four of the struts (5; AB, AF, BG, FG) of each assembly form a rigid, rectangular base, the nodes of which establish mounting points for reflective or conductive elements (21) which form the dish (10) of the antenna. The fifth node (8; a) of each assembly, which is at the vertex of the pyramidal assembly, is away from—and behind—the dish (10) of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Stephen Kaneff
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Patent number: 7768469Abstract: A low profile receiving and/or transmitting antenna includes an array of antenna elements that collect and coherently combine millimeter wave or other radiation. The antenna elements are physically configured so that radiation at a predetermined wavelength band impinging on the antenna at a particular angle of incidence is collected by the elements and collected in-phase. Two or more mechanical rotators may be disposed to alter the angle of incidence of incoming or outgoing radiation to match the particular angle of incidence.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Starling Advanced Communications Ltd.Inventors: David Mansour, Valentina Berdnikova, Simha Erlich
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Patent number: 7764243Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members at either end. The upright support members include journal bearings attachable to the surface of an inflatable antenna.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: GATR TechnologiesInventors: Paul A. Gierow, William R. Clayton
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Patent number: 7760153Abstract: A lift actuator for supporting a radar antenna array and for selectively moving the antenna array between a retracted position and an erected operational position, said actuator includes a first linear induction driver movable along a first member and a second linear induction driver movable along a second member. The first and second members each have a distal and a proximal ends. The second member is pivotably connected at said proximal end to the first driver. A third rigid member is connected to the second driver. The third member has a distal end adapted to pivotably connect to a radar antenna array. The radar antenna array is constrained in the direction of the first member.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Jeffrey A. Bulow
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Publication number: 20100177010Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to an antenna mounting apparatus and installation methods for a non-invasive antenna mounting system. Some aspects relate to an antenna mounting apparatus for mounting an antenna on a structure wherein the antenna mounting apparatus has a clamping device for compressing a structure component, an extension arm and a mounting plate configured to couple with an antenna bracket thereby providing support for an antenna connected to the antenna bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: Sean Michaelis
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Publication number: 20100177009Abstract: An angle adjustment apparatus for a dish antenna comprises a base, a first rotating frame, a second rotating frame, and a second rotation angle adjustment mechanism. The first rotating frame is fixed to the base, and can relatively rotate around the base with a first rotating angle. The second rotating frame is fixed to the first rotating frame, and can relatively rotate around the first rotating frame with a second rotating angle. The second rotation angle adjustment mechanism comprises a first screw rod, a screw nut post, and a second screw rod. One end of the first screw rod is fixed to the first rotating frame, and the other end is equipped with first threads and engaged with the screw nut post. One end of the second screw rod pivots on the second rotating frame, and the other end is equipped with second threads and engaged with the screw nut post. The first threads and second threads have different screw directions, or have the same screw direction but with different thread pitches.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: CHAO CHUN YEH
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Patent number: 7755548Abstract: A system comprises a hinged antenna adapted to reside within a slot, an electrical cable connected to the antenna, and a cable tension mechanism. The cable tension mechanism receives the electrical cable from the antenna and pulls on the cable when the hinged antenna is in the slot and also when the hinged antenna is rotated to a deployed position at least partially outside the slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Lev
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Publication number: 20100171677Abstract: A satellite antenna for transmitting and receiving an electromagnetic signal has at least one parabolic reflector, a source arm, and a high-power amplifier, in which antenna the high-power amplifier includes a traveling wave tube on the source arm and a high-voltage power supply off the source arm and adapted to supply power to the tube. A satellite mobile telecommunications station includes such a satellite antenna and a storage structure into which the antenna is folded and in which the high-voltage power supply sits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Bruno Rakotoarisoa
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Publication number: 20100156751Abstract: An adjustment device for a satellite antenna is used for adjusting the angle of the satellite antenna receiver. The adjustment device has a fixture, a moveable element and a fastening hook mechanism. The moveable element is connected to the satellite antenna receiver, and the rotation shaft and the fixture engages with each other so the moveable element is able to rotate horizontally. The fastening hook mechanism is used for securing the fixture and the moveable element to limit the perpendicular movement between the fixture and the moveable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin, Wei-Te Chien
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Patent number: 7737900Abstract: The mobile antenna stand provides adjustments in azimuth, tilt, and elevation used to obtain a satellite signal. The stand may be placed on unlevel ground of up to 11 inches difference in terrain heights. The stand includes a compass with azimuth readings which provides known starting point for the azimuth setting. The mast is easily plumbed regardless of the terrain. The satellite dish antenna is attached to a keyed post that matches a keyed receiver on the stand so the azimuthal position of the antenna is maintained when the antenna is removed and reinstalled. A line of sight tool is provided with a post also matching the stand receiver to visually assure that view of a signal transmitting satellite by the antenna has no obstructions.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Delmar L. Saindon
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Patent number: 7733291Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna radial systems. In one exemplary embodiment, an antenna radial system generally includes a washer having a channel disposed along a first side of the washer. A radial includes a locking portion configured to be received within the channel. The radial also includes elongate portions extending outwardly from the locking portion such that an angle is defined between each elongate portion and the locking portion. A bushing cooperates with the washer for sandwiching the radial's locking portion therebetween to thereby help retain the radial's locking portion within the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Imad M. Swais
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Publication number: 20100134381Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna apparatus, including: a support member; a drum which is rotatably supported by the support member and whose outer circumference corresponds to faces of polygonal column; a case which covers the support member and the drum and which has a hole along a circumference direction of the drum; an antenna rod which extends from the outer circumference of the drum in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the drum toward an outside of the case through the hole of the case, and polyhedral faces which are provided inside the case and which are to be fitted into the outer circumference of the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Mitsumi Electric Co. Ltd.Inventor: Kyuichi Sato
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Publication number: 20100127947Abstract: Antenna systems include adjustment mechanisms to adjust the position of dish antennas. The adjustment mechanism includes a clip, a bracket, and a cam mechanism. The clip is fixedly coupled to and projects outwardly from a mast. The bracket is pivotally coupled to the mast and is between the stationary clip and cam mechanism. The cam mechanism is pivotally coupled to the clip and positioned to rotate the bracket and the dish antenna as the cam mechanism rotates. The clip is made of a lightweight material to reduce the overall weight of the antenna system to enhance performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Jason Matthew Fruh, Morgan Haden Kirby
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Patent number: RE41816Abstract: A rotation apparatus for a dish antenna provides a system for easily adjusting the dish antenna to a precise receiving position. The rotation apparatus includes a dish bracket which is fixed to the back of the dish antenna. The dish bracket includes a plurality of circular grooves and a concentric axle center. An elevation bracket includes a pair of wings and a bottom. The wings are parallel, and the bottom is perpendicular to the wings. Each wing pivots about an axle which passes through a first portion of each wing. A second portion of each wing includes a guide groove to adjust a elevation angle of the dish. The bottom includes a central axle hole and a plurality of holes. The central axle hole is coupled to the concentric axle center. After the dish is rotated to a selected position, the plurality of holes are secured to the circular grooves using a plurality of screws.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Eric Liu, Cosine Guo, Jeffrey Gau