Antenna On Bracket Patents (Class 343/892)
  • Patent number: 11837772
    Abstract: An antenna-RRU module for a cellular base station includes first, second and third antenna-RRU assemblies mounted on a pole. Each of the first, second and third antenna-RRU assemblies includes: a pole mounting bracket; a subassembly mounting bracket mounted on the pole mounting bracket; an antenna-RRU unit fixed relative to the subassembly mounting bracket; and a shroud mounted to at least partially cover the antenna-RRU unit. The pole mounting brackets of the first, second and third antenna-RRU assemblies are mounted on the pole at approximately 120 degree intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Jignesh Patel
  • Patent number: 11075437
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for an antenna information sensor unit includes a main horizontal arm, a first clamping member, and a second clamping member. The main horizontal arm is separately connected to the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and a distance between the first clamping member and the second clamping member is adjustable. The first clamping member and the second clamping member are configured to fasten the main horizontal arm on the top of an antenna, and the main horizontal arm is configured to connect to the antenna information sensor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fangqing Duan, Mingyan Ning, Zhiming Yang, Hu Zhao, Meng Chen, Zhuolin Cai, Xin Feng
  • Patent number: 11005166
    Abstract: Disclosed is a patch antenna module, which receives a signal for position information and a signal for vehicle communication by using one patch antenna, thereby minimizing a mounting space. The disclosed patch antenna module includes a dielectric; an upper patch formed on one surface of the dielectric and for receiving a signal for position information; a lower patch formed on the other surface of the dielectric; and a feed pin for penetrating the dielectric, the upper patch, and the lower patch, formed in a length within a predetermined range, and for receiving a signal for vehicle communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: AMOTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chul Hwang, In-Jo Jeong, Sang-O Kim, Dong-Hwan Koh, Won-Hee Lee, Hyun-Woo Oh
  • Patent number: 9548852
    Abstract: A radio and antenna combination with 4×N MIMO on the downlink path, with antenna arrays spaced 1 wavelength apart, and N×4 MIMO (or SIMO) on the uplink path, with 3 to 10 wavelengths or more separation of the antenna arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Louis John Meyer
  • Patent number: 9112273
    Abstract: Among the embodiments disclosed herein is an antenna assembly comprising the combination of a dielectrically loaded antenna and a housing, the housing incorporating a connector for coupling the antenna to host equipment. The antenna comprises an insulative core which has an outer surface and is shaped to define a central axis, and a laminate board on the central axis, the laminate board extending proximally from a proximal core surface portion oriented transversely with respect to the axis. The housing comprises a housing body which forms a hollow conductive shield for the laminate board, and is centered on the antenna axis, and the housing is shaped to provide a mounting surface which, in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the axis, defines a periphery of an area in the said plane which area is at least as great as the cross-sectional area of the said proximal portion of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Christie, Liam Alan Hardy
  • Patent number: 9024824
    Abstract: An antenna assembly is used in a wireless communication device, the wireless communication device includes a main body and a circuit board received within the main body. The antenna assembly includes a first antenna unit located in the main body, a feed point and a second antenna unit. The feed point is electrically connected to the circuit board and the first antenna unit. One part of the second antenna unit is exposed from the main body, the other part of the second antenna unit is located within the main body and produces resonance with the first antenna unit to receive and transmit radio signals. The antenna assembly can occupy small space in the wireless communication device and reduce coupled interference of other electronic components on the antenna assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Cho-Kang Hsu, Yi-Ting Chen, Mei-Tsu Tsao
  • Patent number: 8950723
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a vertically disposed elongated cylindrical support member to a vertically disposed post or the like. The bracket assembly includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The upper bracket includes upper and lower plate members having uniquely designed openings formed therein. The lower bracket includes upper and lower plate members with the upper plate member of the lower bracket having a uniquely shaped opening formed therein. A clamping means is also provided on the lower plate member of the upper bracket and on the upper plate member of the lower bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: 5/4 Deckor, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Fogelstrom, Leonard J. Hallowell
  • Patent number: 8907862
    Abstract: Described herein are mounting plates which facilitate securing of the electrical switching device to an object. The plate mounts to an object and is configured to secure one or more electrical switching devices. The mounting plate includes a planar surface having a plurality of first through holes configured to secure an electrical switching device to a first side of the planar surface. The mounting plate further includes a bracket attached to a second side of the planar surface configured to secure the mounting plate to another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David M. Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8902121
    Abstract: A portable field antenna platform supports an L-band antenna and communicating via a cable. The platform includes several tubes, a shock cord, and an antenna mount. Each tube has a sleeve and a ferrule inserted therein at a first end of that sleeve. The ferrule of a first tube detachably inserts into a second end of the sleeve of a second adjacent tube. The shock cord passes through each tube to connect all the tubes together by elastic tension. The antenna mount attaches to the antenna and connects a cable to the terminal. The mount includes an antenna connector for connecting the cable to the antenna. The tubes either collapse into a zig-zag bundle in a stow configuration or deploy as a mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Sean C. Locker
  • Publication number: 20140347246
    Abstract: An antenna hub for a reflector dish has a frame with a feed aperture. A plurality of feet are coupled to the frame; each of the feet provided with a dish fastener coupling axis normal to a dish surface contacting each of the feet when the reflector dish is seated upon the feet, the feed bore of the reflector dish aligned coaxial with the feed aperture. The frame and feet may be formed via extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew R. Lewry, Douglas P. Hunter, Alastair D. Wright
  • Patent number: 8866695
    Abstract: An antenna mount is provided with a pivot base and a pivot saddle rotatably coupled to the pivot base by a pivot connection and at least one pivot arm connection. The pivot connection is provided with dual opposing conical countersunk head pivot connection bolts seated within conical countersunk pivot connection bolt holes of the pivot saddle, the conical countersunk head pivot connection bolts extending through the conical countersunk pivot connection bolt holes of the pivot saddle to couple with the pivot base about a pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Ian Thomas Renilson, Matthew R Lewry, James Michael Jefferson
  • Patent number: 8842055
    Abstract: An apparatus for emitting radiation is provided. The apparatus comprises an antenna formed on a substrate, and a high impedance surface (HIS). The HIS has a plurality of cells formed on the substrate that are arranged to form an array that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the antenna. Each cell generally includes a ground plane, first plate, second plate, and an interconnect. The ground plane is formed on the substrate, while the first plate (which is substantially rectangular) is formed over and coupled to the ground plane. The first plate for each cell is also arranged so as to form a first checkered pattern for the array. The second plate (which is substantially rectangular) is formed over and is substantially parallel to the first plate. The first and second plates are also substantially aligned with a central axis that extends generally perpendicular to the first and second plates hand have a interconnect formed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: James N. Murdock, Eunyoung Seok, Brian P. Ginsburg, Vijay B. Rentala, Srinath Ramaswamy, Baher Haroun
  • Patent number: 8797229
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses a remote radio unit, which comprises: a common slot, an antenna and a plurality of function modules; wherein the common slot is connected with the antenna and comprises a plurality of slots, and each function module is inserted in a different slot of the common slot respectively. The disclosure can solve the problem that a remote radio unit is extended inconveniently while adding frequency bands and the whole remote radio unit will be greatly affected in most cases when a fault occurs in the module supporting one frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: ZTE Corporation
    Inventors: Weiming Pan, Qingchun Lin
  • Patent number: 8780008
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: David M. Lettkeman, Eric Boize, Jason S. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8749450
    Abstract: An antenna bracket includes two substrates having a bottom surface and a supporting surface; a plurality of movable rollers installed on the bottom; two columns, respectively set up on the supporting surface of the substrates; a beam with two ends movably connected with the two columns; two first driving members, fixed on each supporting surface and connected with the beam to drive the beam to slide upward and downward relative to the two columns; an antenna base, movably connected with the beam to install an antenna; a second driving member, fixed on the beam and connected with the antenna base, to drive the antenna base to slide horizontally; two first electromagnetic shield covers and a second electromagnetic shield cover respectively covering the two first driving members and the one second driving member, to attenuate electromagnetic interference (EMI) emanation from openings in the first driving members and the second driving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiao-Lian He
  • Patent number: 8746641
    Abstract: Certain aspects are directed to a mounting assembly for mounting an antenna unit or other device. The mounting assembly includes at least one bracket and at least one retaining assembly. The bracket can be movably positioned at multiple orientation angles with respect to a surface. The bracket includes a latching edge that defines multiple recesses. Each of the recesses corresponds to one of the orientation angles. The retaining assembly is positioned adjacent to the bracket. The retaining assembly includes at least one protrusion that can engage one of the recesses to form a latching connection between the bracket and the retaining assembly. The latching connection can retain the bracket at an orientation angle corresponding to the engaged recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Fackler
  • Patent number: 8749449
    Abstract: The disclosure describes installing an antenna canister in a portion of a concealed antenna pole at a location that is below a top of the pole while the antenna pole is erect and associated components to facilitate the procedure, as well as multi-piece vertical rods, pole mounting bracket assemblies and retrofit kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: TowerCo Staffing, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Caldwell, Michael L. Lassiter
  • Patent number: 8736512
    Abstract: 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 center axis of a body portion of the rotatable member to allow the body portion side walls to act as a cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Raven Group Limited
    Inventors: Derek Grice, Ray Beagan, Jason Koch
  • Patent number: 8736782
    Abstract: A notebook computer includes a host and a display device. The display device includes a casing and a liquid crystal display module. The casing is pivoted to the host. The liquid crystal display module includes a back cover, a light guide plate, a liquid crystal panel, a light source, and an antenna. The back cover is disposed in the casing. The light guide plate is disposed on and supported by the back cover. The liquid crystal panel is disposed on and supported by the back cover, and the light guide plate is located between the back cover and the liquid crystal panel. The light source is disposed on a side surface of the light guide plate. The antenna is integrally connected to the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Young Lighting Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Chin-Lung Chen, Jeng-Bin Hsu
  • Patent number: 8692733
    Abstract: A low noise block down-converter with integrated feed (LNBF) assembly includes an LNBF main body, a connection portion including at least one LNBF locating hole, a support arm including at least one support arm locating hole, at least one locating spring piece including a fix end fixed on the support arm and a locating protrusion, a holder, a holding cam, and a pivot for connecting the holding cam to the holder, wherein when the connection portion inserts into the support arm, each locating protrusion penetrates the corresponding support arm locating hole and the corresponding LNBF locating hole to fix relative position between the connection portion and the support arm, and the holding cam is rotated to make a perimeter of the holding cam abut against the support arm completely and retain each locating protrusions in a penetration state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron NeWeb Corporation
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Hong-Long Chen, Hsin-Tang Liu
  • Patent number: 8624793
    Abstract: The disclosure describes installing an antenna canister in a portion of a concealed antenna pole at a location that is below a top of the pole while the antenna pole is erect and associated components to facilitate the procedure, as well as multi-piece vertical rods, pole mounting bracket assemblies and retrofit kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: TowerCo Staffing, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Caldwell, Michael L. Lassiter
  • Patent number: 8605000
    Abstract: An antenna mounting structure of an electronic device includes a casing and an antenna in the casing. The antenna includes a signal receiving portion and a first securing member connecting the signal receiving portion. The first securing member defines a through hole. The casing includes a first pin, a first catch near the first pin, and a first rib extending from the first pin. The first pin extends through the through hole of the first securing member of the antenna. The first rib supports the first securing member. The first catch fixedly clasps the first securing member on the first pin and the first rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong Li, Ke-Hui Peng, Li-Ni Liang, Ren-Wen Wang
  • Patent number: 8593370
    Abstract: The disclosure describes installing an antenna canister in a portion of a concealed antenna pole at a location that is below a top of the pole while the antenna pole is erect and associated components to facilitate the procedure, as well as multi-piece vertical rods, pole mounting bracket assemblies and retrofit kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: TowerCo Staffing, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Caldwell, Michael L. Lassiter
  • Patent number: 8531347
    Abstract: An antenna mount is disclosed. The antenna mount includes a mast and a foot that are substantially free of electrically conductive elements. The mast has a first end having a circular cross-section configured to be received by a mounting bracket of a satellite dish having a circular interior cross-section. The foot is configured to be secured to a stationary mounting surface and to be pivotally attached to a second end of the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Morgan H. Kirby, Tina Zhang, David Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8514144
    Abstract: A connector for an RF antenna for coupling the RF antenna to a device is formed from a base. A collar is provided for receiving and coupling to an RF antenna. A coupling structure extends from the base and engages the device to facilitate coupling of the antenna to the device. An antenna system is also formed from an RF antenna and a device to which the RF antenna couples and for which the RF antenna is used. The antenna system further includes a connector formed from a base, a collar for receiving and coupling to the RF antenna and a coupling structure that extends from the base and engages the device to facilitate coupling of the antenna to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Jim D. Gray & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmie D. Gray, John Breitzmann, Charles T. Lambe
  • Patent number: 8508945
    Abstract: A card installation device includes a casing and a pushing member. The casing has an accommodating recess for accommodating a card. A pushing end of the pushing member is movably disposed in the casing. When the card is accommodated in the accommodating recess, the pushing end is used for pushing the card into a card slot of an electronic device. Accordingly, the invention can assist a user in aligning the card with the card slot well during insertion so as to prevent the card and/or the card slot from being damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: HannStar Display Corp.
    Inventor: Chang-An Chiang
  • Patent number: 8462075
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8451187
    Abstract: A removable tool for adjusting the elevation of a satellite antenna having a shaft, a knob engaging the threads of the shaft at one end, a pivot member slideably disposed over the shaft threads; an upper pin for selectively engaging a hole at the other end of the shaft and with upper holes on the antenna mount; and lower pin for selectively engaging a pivot hole in the pivot member and lower holes on the mount. When the knob is turned the shaft adjusts the elevation in the mount by pivoting between the two bracket pairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventor: Brian Steven Zihlman
  • Publication number: 20130069845
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of an antenna assembly mountable to an antenna mount having a contact, generally includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and a contact assembly configured to provide a solderless connection between at least one antenna element of the PCB and the contact when the antenna assembly is mounted to the antenna mount. Another exemplary embodiment of an antenna assembly generally includes a base and a housing configured to be coupled to the base such that an interior enclosure is cooperatively defined by the housing and base. The interior enclosure is configured for receiving a PCB and being sealed to thereby inhibit the ingress of water into the interior enclosure. One or more electrical grounding taps are configured for establishing at least a portion of an electrically-conductive grounding pathway from outside of or external to the interior enclosure and which extends into the interior enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Imad M. Swais, Robert K. Antonio
  • Patent number: 8378919
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Microelectronics Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Chao Chun Yeh
  • Patent number: 8378918
    Abstract: A fine azimuth adjustment tool and method for a satellite antenna system having a clamp with opposing jaws for clamping around the mast pipe, a lever connected to the clamp for opening and closing the opposing jaws; a cam with a protrusion engaging a formed slot in the mast clamp when said opposing jaws are closed, the protrusion rotating the mast clamp when the cam is turned, the protrusion in the slot holding the mast clamp to the mast pipe at a desired fine tuned azimuth position while the mast clamp is tightened and secured to the mast pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventors: William John Sherwood, Brian Steven Zihlman, Donald F. Kerr, John Francis Whooley
  • Publication number: 20120313835
    Abstract: An antenna system including a radiation element retainer device including an attachment element configured to attach a radiation element to the radiation element retainer device. An attachment element attaches one radiation element to the radiation element retainer device. The radiation element retainer device is configured to be arranged with a circuit board carrier, such that the radiation element is electrically connectable to a circuit board, arranged at the circuit board carrier, as the radiation element is fixed on the radiation element retainer device by the attachment elements. The antenna system further includes a main board and a plurality of sets of attachment elements. The attachment elements are integrated formed with the retainer device, such that the attachment elements and the main board include one single piece of material that forms the radiation element retainer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: SAAB AB
    Inventor: Mussie Gebretnsae
  • Patent number: 8305289
    Abstract: An antenna device includes a support pole, a fixing seat mounted on the support pole, at least one clamping member mounted on the support pole and combined with the fixing seat by at least one locking bolt, and an antenna box mounted on the fixing seat. The fixing seat is provided with a square mounting sleeve which has a mounting chamber and two opposite fixing holes. The antenna box has a square insertion block inserted into the mounting chamber. The insertion block has a plurality of adjusting holes. Thus, the orientation of the antenna box is adjustable so that the antenna box can be disposed at a horizontal position or a vertical position so as to receive a wireless signal exactly and clearly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Jebsee Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shan-Gow Lo
  • Publication number: 20120268341
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable antenna window bracket that securely supports a satellite dish or other over the air type antenna outside a window without the need to drill into or make permanent physical attachment to the window or structure surrounding the window. The portable antenna bracket allows an antenna mounted thereon to be positioned beneath the window, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed view through the window. An extender is provided with an antenna receiver and a bridge on distal and proximal ends of the extender, respectively, as well as an interior support of the bridge positioned opposite the extender. An extender support is also provided with first and second edges, with the second edge adapted to abut a surface beneath the window, to support antenna weight and stabilize the antenna bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Joshua M. MCDONNELL
  • Publication number: 20120249383
    Abstract: An antenna assembly is used in a wireless communication device, the wireless communication device includes a main body and a circuit board received within the main body. The antenna assembly includes a first antenna unit located in the main body, a feed point and a second antenna unit. The feed point is electrically connected to the circuit board and the first antenna unit. One part of the second antenna unit is exposed from the main body, the other part of the second antenna unit is located within the main body and produces resonance with the first antenna unit to receive and transmit radio signals. The antenna assembly can occupy small space in the wireless communication device and reduce coupled interference of other electronic components on the antenna assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: CHO-KANG HSU, YI-TING CHEN, MEI-TSU TSAO
  • Patent number: 8274441
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Matthew Fruh, Morgan Haden Kirby
  • Publication number: 20120162046
    Abstract: A antenna assembly includes a mounting plate defining a number of through holes, and an antenna. The antenna includes a mounting piece and a signal portion extending from the mounting piece. The mounting piece includes two spaced first latching portions at a top and a second latching portion at a bottom. The first and second latching portions are locked to the corresponding through holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: WEN-HSIANG HUNG, CHUN-BAO GU, WEI-WEI ZHU, XIAO-HUI YU
  • Publication number: 20120127056
    Abstract: A MIMO antenna apparatus is provided. The MIMO antenna apparatus includes a plurality of antenna devices each having an operation line extending parallel by a predetermined extension length from one end portion and configured to operate in a resonant frequency band when power is supplied. The apparatus also includes a main board divided into a device area and aground area. The apparatus further includes a plurality of ground pads each extending from the ground plate to the device area in the main board and configured to connect the one end portion of each of the antenna devices to the ground plate. The apparatus also includes a plurality of feeding pads mounted adjacent to the ground pad in the device area and configured to connect each of the antenna devices to the main board and to provide power to each of the antenna devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Won Park, Yeon Joo Lee
  • Patent number: 8130168
    Abstract: The mast (11) of an antenna is pivotally carried by a post (12) by a hinge assembly (13). A pedestal (33) is carried by the post (12) and is adapted to carry a winch (40) having a line (46) with a hook (47) at the end thereof. A hook mount (50) is carried by the mast (11) and is adapted to receive the hook (47) of the winch (40). A locking bracket (56) is carried by the mast (11) and is connected to the pedestal (33) when the mast (11) is positioned adjacent to the post (12). An insulator bar (29) is positioned between the mast (11) and the hinge assembly (13) and the locking bracket (56).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: PDS Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Sergi, Edward L. Merical, Christopher R. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20120019430
    Abstract: A radio antenna, in particular for a spacecraft, including a reflector and a rear structure supporting said reflector, and also a rigidification membrane added on to the reflector so as to limit the displacement of a peripheral portion of the reflector in a direction parallel to a central axis of this reflector, where said rigidification membrane is separate from the rear supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: ASTRIUM SAS
    Inventor: Christian Desagulier
  • Patent number: 8081139
    Abstract: An antenna amount including first, second, and third plates is disclosed. Each of the first and second plates includes a planar section and a flange connected to the planar section. At least one attachment device attaches the first plate to the second plate to form a plate structure. When attached, the planar sections of the first and second plates contact each other. Also, the flanges are parallel to each other, extend in the same direction, and 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 mounting surface is configured to receive a mounting device for the antenna. The attachment device clamps the mounting base between the third plate and the plate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason S. Schmidt, David Lettkeman, Eric Bolze
  • Patent number: 8040290
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Janky Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung Yi Kang, Hung Jui Kang
  • Publication number: 20110193766
    Abstract: A low noise block down-converter with integrated feed (LNBF) assembly capable of quick fabrication includes an LNBF main body, a connection portion including at least one LNBF locating hole, a support arm including at least one support arm locating hole, at least one locating spring piece including a fix end fixed on the support arm and a locating protrusion, a holder, a holding cam, and a pivot for connecting the holding cam to the holder, wherein when the connection portion inserts into the support arm, each locating protrusion penetrates the corresponding support arm locating hole and the corresponding LNBF locating hole to fix relative position between the connection portion and the support arm, and the holding cam is rotated to make the perimeter of the holding cam abut against the support arm completely and retain each locating protrusions in a penetration state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Hong-Long Chen, Hsin-Tang Liu
  • Publication number: 20110187624
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: David M. Lettkeman, Eric Boize, Jason S. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20110156985
    Abstract: A communication antenna device for use in radio communication between a moving body and an access point comprises an antenna main body for transmitting and receiving a signal, a base side member of the moving body for supporting the antenna main body, and a damping mechanism provided between the base side member and the antenna main body and suppressing high frequency vibration of the antenna main body that has an impact on the radio communication. The damping mechanism includes an elastic member for absorbing high frequency vibration that has an impact on the radio communication. The elastic member has such characteristics as absorbing high frequency vibration of the antenna main body that makes changes in amplitude or frequency of a transmission signal from the antenna main body to the extent of inducing a demodulation error when the transmission signal is received at an antenna of the other party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tomonori Sugiyama, Naohiro Matsushita, Masakazu Kato, Sadatoshi Oishi, Jun Yaginuma, Sunao Tsuchida
  • Patent number: 7954777
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Bohm, Romeo Premerlani
  • Publication number: 20110090134
    Abstract: Flanges 1A, 2A of metal containers 1, 2 are connected by a plurality of stud bolts 4 through an insulating spacer 3. An antenna body 10 having a planar antenna 11 and an insulating cover 12 is mounted at least on the outer peripheral surface of the insulating spacer 3. In the antenna body 10, an L-shaped support plate 13 is secured on the upper surface of the antenna body 10. And, the support plate 13 is fixed to a mounting plate 15 and a connecting means 16. Or the support plate 13 is fixed directly to the stud bolts 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: JAPAN AE POWER SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryoichi Shinohara, Ryo Koyama
  • Publication number: 20110063186
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an antenna connection device, and more particularly, an antenna connection device that effectively dissipates external load through two tension portions and a curved surface portion of a supporting end, without needing a rubber stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Jin-Woo Park
  • Publication number: 20110025580
    Abstract: A connector for an RF antenna for coupling the RF antenna to a device is formed from a base. A collar is provided for receiving and coupling to an RF antenna. A coupling structure extends from the base and engages the device to facilitate coupling of the antenna to the device. An antenna system is also formed from an RF antenna and a device to which the RF antenna couples and for which the RF antenna is used. The antenna system further includes a connector formed from a base, a collar for receiving and coupling to the RF antenna and a coupling structure that extends from the base and engages the device to facilitate coupling of the antenna to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Jimmie D. Gray, John Breitzmann, Charles T. Lambe
  • Patent number: 7881752
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a multi link antenna array for wireless links in conjunction with fiber MAN's is disclosed. The fiber MAN's are coupled to one or more multi-link antenna arrays. Each multi-link antenna array forms a plurality of point-to-point wireless links.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Harold W. Johnson, Bruce E. Hoffman, Walter F. Rausch