Abstract: A primary antenna reflective structure is supported for pivotal movement in the elevation direction between the zenith and horizontal points. Drive motors via a bull gear rotates the antenna through its permissible travel. Inertia counterbalance is utilized to control the motion of the antenna. That counterbalance comprises a pinion driven by the bull gear. Left and right guides are integral with the pinion and followers are contained within housings and are adapted to be driven by the guides. The followers move in opposite directions and either compress or relax springs which are housed concentric with the guides. The guides comprise either a ball screw or roller screw, and the followers either a ball nut or roller nut.

Abstract: The antenna structure possesses a multi-sided configuration with means being provided for equally changing the lengths of at least two sides facing each other to thereby adjustably vary the physical size of the antenna. A parasitic reflector having a similar configuration and means for adjustability is positioned a predetermined distance behind the antenna proper for increasing the gain of the antenna structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to the steering of telecommunication antennae, and particularly to the mountings therefor. These mountings are used for supporting an antenna to allow communications to be established with a geostationary satellite i.e., one which is stationary in relation to the earth. The invention provides that the structure associated with the antenna be mounted at three points on the steering mounting, and the latter rests on the ground. That one of these points which is situated at the apex of said structure is provided with a bi-directional joint which allows the antenna to pivot about an axis XX in azimuth and an axis YY in elevation: these axes lying orthogonally to one another in a plane perpendicular to the axis ZZ of the antenna. The bi-directional joint aforementioned is mounted to pivot on the base mounting about the axis ZZ of the antenna itself.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus adapted primarily for antennas wherein most of the load is carried by pivotal rigid structural members and the drive members are subjected to a much smaller force. An embodiment is also described illustrating selferection principles.