Abstract: A internal antenna with rotatable mounting bracket assembly is mounted on an edge of a flat panel television and has a mounting bracket, a clamp and a rotatable antenna seat. The mounting bracket is mounted on the edge of a flat panel television and has a mounting disk, a front jaw and a clamp socket. The clamp attaches to and holds the mounting bracket on the edge of a flat panel television and has an arm assembly and a rear jaw. The arm assembly is mounted slidably in the clamp socket and has a resilient element. The resilient element holds the clamp in the clamp socket. The rear jaw is formed on and protrudes down from the arm assembly. The rotatable antenna seat is mounted rotatably on the mounting bracket and has an antenna bracket. The antenna bracket clips the antenna and is formed on the disk.

Abstract: According to the invention, a system for changing the elevation angle of a parabolic antenna is disclosed. The system may include a support member, a first gear set, and a first rotational motion source. The first gear set may include a worm gear and a first worm. The first worm may engage the worm gear which may have a substantially horizontal axis. The support member and the parabolic antenna may be operably coupled with the first gear set. The first rotational motion source may be operably coupled with the first worm, and the parabolic antenna may rotate about the substantially horizontal axis when the first rotational motion source is active.

Abstract: Provided are a pedestal apparatus and a satellite-tracking antenna having the same. The pedestal apparatus includes: a fixing unit fixed at a moving object; a connecter for forming a first rotating axis vertically to the fixing unit; a first rotation supporter having a bottom fixed at the fixing unit and a Y-shaped top for rotating the tracking antenna around the first rotating axis; a second connecter connected to ends of the Y-shaped top for forming a second rotating axis; a second rotation supporter having both ends connected to the both ends of the second connecter for rotating the tracking antenna around the second rotating axis; a third connecter for forming a third rotating axis at a center of the second rotation supporter; and a supporter connected to the third connecter in a predetermined shape for supporting the tracking antenna, wherein the first, second and third rotating axes are not crossed one another.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses presented herein control antenna connectivity for a wireless communication device as a function of rotation of a connector assembly plugged into the device, such as where an external antenna or cable includes the connector assembly. Assuming the device has a mating connector for the external antenna that changes the connections of internal and external antennas as a function of the connector mating depth, the method comprises configuring the wireless communication device and/or the external antenna with a mechanical feature that changes the mating depth between the device's and the antenna's mating connectors responsive to external antenna rotation. In one embodiment, a body portion of the external antenna retains the mating connector and includes a cam feature or other mechanical feature that engages an edge or surface of the device as the antenna is rotated, thereby pushing the antenna out from the device.

Abstract: An antenna mounting bracket has a stationary leaf, a housing, a sliding plug and a spring. The stationary leaf has a connecting rod formed coaxially on and protruding from the stationary leaf. The housing is connected pivotally on the stationary leaf and has a proximal end, a distal end, a cavity formed coaxially in the proximal end and has a connecting leaf formed coaxially on and protruding from the distal end and attaching to an antenna. The sliding plug is mounted slidably in the cavity and presses against the connecting rod. The spring is mounted in the cavity between the housing and the sliding plug to press the sliding plug against the connecting rod. The antenna mounting bracket connects an antenna to a notebook computer and allows the antenna to fold against the notebook computer when not being used. Consequently, the antenna is stable when folded or extended.

Abstract: An antenna mount having a bracket with a projecting first cam mount and a pivot connection hole formed in a mounting surface. A base bracket having a base portion with a first cam slot and a pivot bolt hole adapted to align with the first cam mount and the pivot connection hole, respectively. A first fastener coupling the base bracket to the mounting surface between the pivot connection hole and the pivot bolt hole, the first cam mount projecting through the first cam slot. A cam with an eccentric mounting hole adapted to fit upon the first cam mount. The first cam rotatable about the first cam mount pivoting the base bracket about the pivot connection hole as a contact edge of the first cam abuts at least one first cam guide(s) of the base bracket. Further, the antenna mount may include a second cam and associated pivot arrangements to provide a second axis of adjustment.

Abstract: A hinge portion is formed on the base portion. An antenna portion is attached to the hinge portion so as to be pivotable thereabout. The hinge portion includes a hinge base having a first shaft formed on one end thereof, a second shaft formed on the other end thereof, and a first protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the second shaft, and a hinge bush rotatably mounted on the first shaft and engaged with the antenna portion. The antenna portion is formed with a hole surrounding the outer periphery of the second shaft. A projection is formed on an inner periphery of the hole. The first protrusion is brought into contact with the projection when the antenna portion is pivoted so as to define a predetermined angle with respect to the base portion.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiments, a hollow shaft rotary fluid joint assembly includes: (a) a hollow shaft through which electrical cables are passed; (b) a rotary fluid joint surrounding an outer diameter of the hollow shaft through which a fluid medium is passed, the rotary fluid joint including inner and outer races defining an interior chamber that are rotatably connected together and that include one or more respective inlet or outlet port.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Provided is an antenna including: an antenna stick; and an antenna hinge pivotably attaching the antenna stick to an electronic device body. The antenna hinge includes: a support plate fixed to and combined with the electronic device body; a first connector connected to the antenna stick and pivotably combined with the support plate; a second connector deviating from a pivot center of the first connector and fixed in respect of the support plate; a third connector moving with the pivot of the first connector; and a spring having an elastic force varying with a distance between the second connector and the third connector. If the first connector pivots until the third connector passes a virtual first straight line connecting the pivot center of the first connector and the second connector, the first connector continuously pivots toward an identical direction due to an elastic restoring force of the spring.

Abstract: The invention provides a sky wave receiving antenna which includes a receiving element having a radiator and a plurality of directors arranged in parallel on a horizontal support boom with a constant interval in a alternatively crossed direction, a base and a vertical direction adjustor rotationally connected at its one end to the base with a use of a first joint. The receiving antenna further includes a second joint connected to the other end of the vertical direction adjustor and connected to the receiving element so as to obtain a horizontal direction adjustment of the receiving element. The receiving antenna of the invention allows the adjustment of the receiving element to be made in both vertical and horizontal directions in order to enhance the receive directivity.

Abstract: An antenna device includes an antenna housing having a chamber and a slot formed in one end and formed between two arms and communicating with the chamber, an antenna member having a stud engaged into the slot and rotatably coupled to the antenna housing with a pivot axle and having two or more flat surfaces formed in the stud. A spring-biased follower is slidably received in the antenna housing and includes an actuator for engaging with either of the flat surfaces of the antenna member and for anchoring and retaining the antenna member to the antenna housing at selected angular positions. The antenna device includes a greatly simplified structure with a greatly reduced expense.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (100) includes a seat (20) defining a receiving space (12) and a pair of first bores, and an antenna element (10). The antenna element has a connecting portion (101) received in the receiving space, an antenna and a pivot axle (51) rotatably received in the first bores. The seat has a base (2) and a cover portion (1) rotatably engaging the seat.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a satellite antenna dish and a satellite receiver includes a supporting base, a connecting member and an extending bar. The supporting base includes a supporting board, a sidewall, multiple mounting tabs and a pivoting bracket. The supporting board has an edge and multiple curved slots. The sidewall is formed on the edge of the supporting board and has an edge. The mounting tabs are formed on the edge of the sidewall. The pivoting bracket is mounted on the sidewall and has a mounting hole defined through the pivoting bracket. The connecting member is mounted pivotally on the pivoting bracket on the supporting base. The extending bar is connected to the connecting member and has a connecting end mounted on the connecting bar and a mounting end.

Abstract: An adjustable antenna assembly has an antenna bracket, an adjusting bracket and a supporting bracket. The antenna bracket has a face and two sidewalls mounted on the face. The adjusting bracket is connected pivotally to the antenna bracket and has a fixed board, two elevation boards and an adjusting device. The elevation boards are mounted on the sides of the fixed board. The adjusting device is attached to the antenna bracket and the elevation boards and has a mounting device, two mounting brackets and an adjusting post. The supporting bracket is connected to the adjusting bracket and has a connecting board and a connecting shaft. The connecting board is attached to the fixed board. The connecting shaft is a single piece and is connected to the connecting board with a connecting plate.

Abstract: An adjustable antenna assembly has an antenna bracket, an adjusting bracket and a supporting bracket. The antenna bracket has a face and two sidewalls mounted on the face. The adjusting bracket is connected pivotally to the antenna bracket and has a fixed board, two elevation boards and an adjusting device. The elevation boards are mounted on the sides of the fixed board. The adjusting device is attached to the antenna bracket and the elevation boards and has a mounting device, two mounting brackets and an adjusting post. The supporting bracket is connected to the adjusting bracket and has a connecting board and a connecting shaft. The connecting board is attached to the fixed board. The connecting shaft is a single piece and is connected to the connecting board with a connecting plate.

Abstract: A mobile satellite antenna system has a first portion that includes an elevation mechanism, and a second portion that includes a dish with a dish back support structure. These portions can be readily connected or disconnected by a set of quick-connect fasteners that selectively fasten the elevation mechanism of the first portion to the dish back support structure of the second portion. Both portions of the satellite antenna system can be separately stored and transported in containers.

Abstract: An antenna mount with low final lockdown pointing error characteristics especially suited for use with an antenna configuration having an offset center of gravity such as a reflector antenna. The antenna mount having a primary mount with a connecting surface for an azimuth plate; the azimuth plate coupled to the connecting surface by an az-pivot fastener; the azimuth plate pivotable about the az-pivot fastener with respect to the connecting surface; an az-lockdown fastener with an az-lockdown head coupled to the connecting surface; the az-lockdown fastener passing through the an az-lockdown slot of the azimuth plate; a retaining spacer of the az-lockdown fastener positioned in the az-lockdown slot between the connecting surface and an underside of the az-lockdown fastener head; the retaining spacer having a height greater than a thickness of the azimuth plate.

Abstract: The invention concerns antenna systems wherein energy is transmitted or received through a transmissive surface. A system of the invention comprises an antenna and means for displacing a radiation lobe of the antenna relative to the transmissive surface, thus allowing lobe positions which give rise to an unacceptable change in one or more characteristics of the transmitted/received energy to be avoided.

Abstract: A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure includes a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom, pivotally secured to a mounting bracket permitting rotational azimuth alignment of the mounting plate. At least one locking turnbuckle is attached between the extension tube and the mounting bracket to provide locking and vertical adjustable alignment of the mounting plate. The base member includes an attached first flange positioned along an upper end of the base member, an attached flaring positioned on the lower end of the mounting bracket, and an unattached second flange positioned over the flaring, securable to the first flange with fasteners.

Abstract: A collapsible tripod mount for a portable dish antenna assembly. The assembly includes a dish member and a post member extending downwardly from it. The tripod includes three legs selectively lockable in an open position to support the dish antenna assembly and a collapsed or closed position with the dish antenna assembly removed. The locking arrangement for both the open and collapsed positions of the tripod includes a plate with first and second sets of holes. Each set of holes selectively receives end portions of the tripod legs. The tripod further includes an adjustable azimuth arrangement mounted on one tripod leg and supporting the post and dish members thereon.

Abstract: A wireless network card antenna position structure is disposed between an antenna and a wireless network card body to adjust and fix a rotational angle between the antenna and the wireless network card body. The wireless network card antenna position structure includes a sunk position piece and a salient position piece. The sunk position piece includes several sunk points and the salient position piece includes at least a salient point. The salient point would couple with at least one of the sunk points to fix the rotational angle of the antenna when the rotational angle of the antenna is adjusted.

Abstract: Hand-held communication device includes a first housing, a rotation axle connected to the first housing in a rotatable manner, a second housing, an antenna installed inside the second housing, and a rod with one end connected to the rotation axle in a rotatable manner and the other end connected to the second housing. The antenna can be positioned to optimize radio frequency signal reception by rotating the rotation axle with respect to the first housing and rotating the rod with respect to the rotation axle.

Abstract: A motorized, retractable antenna system for a recreational or similar vehicle. The antenna system includes an antenna head pivotally mounted to a support arrangement for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis between retracted and raised position. The support arrangement and attached antenna head in turn are then mounted to a stationary base assembly for rotation about a substantially vertical axis. A locking mechanism is provided to secure the retracted antenna head and support arrangement in predetermined positions relative to the base assembly and vehicle and to aid in the control of the raising, adjusting, and lowering of the antenna head.

Abstract: An antenna is mounted on a notebook and has a bracket, a pivot and a spring. The bracket has a sleeve and an arm. The sleeve has a cavity and a rail slot. The radially slot is defined radially through the sleeve and communicates with the cavity. The arm is formed on and extends outward from the sleeve to hold an antenna. The pivot has a chamber. The spring is mounted between the bracket and the pivot and has two ends respectively mounted in the cavity and the chamber. With the antenna hinge, the antenna pointing is adjusted easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A radar signal processing system comprises a processor that determines a respective position of each of a plurality of radiating elements included in a radar array. Each radiating element has a respectively different motion vector from every other one of the plurality of radiating elements. A receive beamformer receives echo returns from a radar beam by way of the plurality of radiating elements and performs motion compensation on the echo returns.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of mountable and adjustable antenna apparatuses and methods are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a mountable and adjustable antenna apparatus includes a top housing member, a bottom housing member, and an antenna assembly being disposed within the top housing member. The top housing member is in rotatable relation to the bottom housing member. The antenna assembly is in fixed relation to the top housing member. The top housing member has an aerodynamic configuration for reducing drag on, and for eliminating fatigue as well as flutter of, the antenna assembly.

Abstract: An antenna system may include a base having an opening therein, and a plurality of swing arms each having a concave elongate shape and opposing ends pivotally connected to the base to permit a swinging motion within the opening of the base. The swing arms may be transverse to one another thereby defining an overlap area between the swing arms. The antenna system may further include a respective swing arm positioner connected between the base and each swing arm. An antenna carriage may be movable along the swing arms and which remains at the overlap area between the swing arms. A positioning controller may be connected to each swing arm positioner, and an antenna may be connected to the antenna carriage.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is comprised of at least one antenna reflector that incorporates a reflecting disk for receiving and transmitting RF signals, an antenna rotating assembly, and an electronic controller. All the elements of the ABCS are housed within an antenna enclosure, such as a radome, which is maintained in an environmentally shielded condition by a top and bottom cover. The electronic controller is designed to remotely activate the ABCS and to control and optimize the position of the antenna reflector.

Abstract: A monopole antenna includes an insulative substrate defining an installing aperture, a radiating element arranged on the insulative substrate and comprising a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion connecting to one end of the first radiating portion and a grounding element being separated from the radiating element and arranged on the same plane of the insulative substrate with the radiating element; wherein the second radiating portion includes a first radiating arm parallel to and separated from the first radiating portion and a second radiating arm extending from the first radiating arm agley, wherein the first radiating portion and the second radiating portion form a C shape and extend along the edge of the insulative substrate, and the grounding element comprises a fixing hole which is superposed with said installing aperture of said insulative substrate.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing including a top wall portion and a side wall portion, a functional part provided on the side wall portion, and an antenna supported by the side wall portion and swingable between a first position where the antenna is opposed to the side wall portion and a second position where the antenna stands with respect to the top wall portion. The antenna includes a support portion swingably supported by the side wall portion, a first portion which extends from the support portion toward an edge portion of the side wall portion when the antenna is in the first position, and a second portion which extends from an end portion of the first portion along an area between the functional portion and the edge portion of the side wall portion when the antenna is in the first position.

Abstract: A car reversing radar sensor having a fine-tuning function includes a cylinder, a sensor module, a front cover, a packing block and a back cover. The sensor module is fitted in the cylinder and a sensing angle thereof can be adjusted. The packing block includes a push part a brake part, and a stick part. The packing block is mounted on the cylinder for securing the sensor module at a desired sensing position.

Abstract: An adjustable antenna bracket has an antenna bracket, a stanchion bracket, a connector panel and multiple fasteners. The antenna bracket has a fixed board with multiple circular assembled curved slots and the fixed board is combined with the antenna bracket. The stanchion bracket has a connecting board, two elevation boards and two adjusting boards. Each adjusted board has multiple adjusted slots. The connector panel is mounted on the antenna bracket at a side opposite to the stanchion bracket. The fasteners extend through the connector panel, the curved slots in the antenna disk and the adjusting slots in the adjusting boards to combine the connector panel, the antenna disk and the stanchion bracket together. Accordingly, an adjustable antenna bracket with two rotation stages is provided.

Abstract: A micro adjustable antenna bracket has a stationary bracket having a compressible collar and a stationary panel, a driver mounted under the stationary panel, an antenna mounting bracket mounted pivotally on the stationary panel and multiple fasteners. The compressible collar has two mounting tabs, and the stationary panel is attached to the mounting tabs and has multiple connecting holes, a pivot hole, two wings and an elongated slot. The driver has a drive block, a drive shaft, an adjustment wheel and a connecting shaft. The drive shaft is mounted through the drive block, and the adjustment wheel is attached to the drive shaft. The antenna attachment bracket has an adjustable board, a pivot pin and a drive pin. The adjustable panel has multiple curved elongated through holes, and the fasteners are mounted through the connecting holes in the mounting tabs and the stationary panel and the curved elongated through holes.

Abstract: A controller is configured to operate an antenna positioner, which positions an antenna to track a moving object during a pass, in dual operational modes. The controller determines a maximum expected elevation angle during the pass. The controller de-activates the azimuth drive assembly and activates the x-axis drive assembly and the y-axis drive assembly, if the maximum expected elevation angle is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle. The controller de-activates the x-axis drive assembly, and activates the azimuth drive assembly and the y-axis drive assembly, if the maximum expected elevation angle is less than the predetermined angle.

Abstract: In an antenna device of the present invention, an upper cabinet 2 is pivotally supported on a lower cabinet 4 through a hinge mechanism 3, the lower cabinet 4 containing a radio module 41, the upper cabinet 2 having a plurality of antennas 21 disposed therein. The hinge mechanism 3 includes a cylindrical shaft member 31 openably and closably connecting the two cabinets 2, 4 to each other, an outer peripheral surface of the shaft member 31 having a plurality of groove portions 32 formed at axially spaced intervals. A plurality of cables 22 are wound around the outer peripheral surface of the shaft member 31 while being respectively fitted in the plurality of groove portions 32.

Abstract: An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is comprised of at least one antenna reflector that incorporates a reflecting disk for receiving and transmitting RF signals, an antenna rotating assembly, and an electronic controller. All the elements of the ABCS are housed within an antenna enclosure, such as a radome, which is maintained in an environmentally shielded condition by a top and bottom cover. The electronic controller is designed to remotely activate the ABCS and to control and optimize the position of the antenna reflector.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a single apparatus for connecting a flat antenna to a plurality of surfaces, including vertical, horizontal or other inclined surfaces, by screws, suction components or other connectors.

Abstract: An elevation mechanism for a satellite antenna system allows the antenna to be moved between a deployed position and a stowed position. The elevation mechanism includes a lift bar driven by a motor having one end pivotally connected to the back of the antenna and a pivot connection point pivotally connected to the base of the satellite antenna system. A tilt link bar has a first end pivotally connected to the back of the antenna and a second end pivotally connected to the base. The tilt link bar causes the antenna to pivot as the antenna moves between the stowed position and the deployed position so that in the stowed position the antenna faces downward.

Abstract: A high-performance portable microwave communication unit, consists of a directional antenna, RF transceiver and high-speed data/video processing unit for use in terrestrial point-to-point communications or as a ground station in a satellite communication system. For transportation, the unit is disassembled, folded down and stowed in two airline-checkable hard-shell cases. Each case can be equipped with shoulder straps such that it can be carried like a backpack, a set of wheels so it can be rolled, attached to a MOLLE frame so that it can be carried as a backpack and which allows attachment of accessories. The cases and their interiors have been designed to provide protection for the communication unit, while the construction of the unit itself involves novel mechanical features that allow for compact stowage as well as for rapid disassembly and assembly.

Abstract: An antenna main body comprises an antenna element, female connectors provided at a first connector, a female screw section, and an engagement claw inserted into an antenna mount hole H to make engagement with a lower side face of a roof panel R. A fixing member comprises cables, male connectors provided at a second connector, the male connectors being provided to make mechanical engagement with, and electrical connection to, female connectors, and being connected to the cable, and a male screw section helically fitted to a female screw section, thereby tightening the female connectors, the male connectors, and a roof panel R with one another.

Abstract: A maintenance platform for use in a rolling radar array system has a base capable of accommodating at least one person. The base is movably coupled to a support frame, along which the base can move along the longitudinal axis of the support frame rails. The height of support frame is generally equal to the radius of the rolling radar array wheel. The maintenance platform is coupled to weight assembly such that the base of the platform will be in a generally horizontal orientation when the radar array wheel is stopped.

Abstract: A transportable platform for a rolling radar array system has a base whereupon a track for an array wheel is provided. A segment of the track can be folded for transportation and deployed when the rolling radar array system is to be in an operational mode. The transportable platform has several adjustable supports for stabilizing and leveling the foldable segment of the track upon which the array wheel revolves as well as the base. The transportable platform may include a hitching element and a pair of wheels for towing and transportation.

Abstract: A directional antenna mechanism of a mobile radio tracking receiver, includes four antenna elements pivotably fastened to the body of the receiver. In use, the elements are turned to an operating position, in which they are pointed away from the body. After use, the elements can be turned to a transport position, in which they are placed inside the body in the direction of its longitudinal axis. At least two elements are connected to each other by a mechanism such that moving the first antenna element to the operating transport position also causes the second antenna element to move to the same position simultaneously. The mechanism includes a movable transmission rod inside the body, with toothings and toothed discs fastened to the ends of the elements, contacting the toothings. The rod is moved either manually by a lever fastened to the rod or by an actuator arranged inside the body.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for remotely adjusting the tilt and heading of cell antennas. Antenna tilt is provided by the cooperation of a hinged lower tilt bracket and an upper tilt bracket connected to the antenna by links. The upper tilt bracket is mounted to a vertically translating dust cover. Vertical motion of the dust cover is translated to tilting motion of the antenna by the links. Heading adjustment may be provided uniformly to entire sectors of antennas using a Pitman arm arrangement, or may be provided to each cell antenna individually using a helix heading adjustment apparatus.

Abstract: An antenna stowage and deployment system, including a spacecraft and at least one pair of adjacent nesting antenna assemblies. Each of the antenna assemblies further includes an articulating deployment couple affixed to the spacecraft for deploying the antenna assembly, a first antenna affixed to the deployment couple, and a second antenna affixed to the first antenna. The enhanced antenna stowage and deployment system according to the present invention permits the separation and orientation of more than two adjacent antennas which require an extremely precise deployed position relative to a main spacecraft body. As such, the deployment couple further includes a 1-axis separating hinge and/or a 2-axis primary deployment gimbal. At least one of the antenna assemblies further includes a 2-axis secondary deployment gimbal or a rigid connecting structure for affixing the second antenna to the first antenna.

Abstract: A support structure apparatus for a reflector antenna having a main reflector. The support structure includes a plurality of sub-brackets and a main bracket. The sub-brackets each having a plurality of main reflector connection points and a main bracket connection point. A plurality of fasteners used to join the main reflector to the sub-brackets and the sub-brackets to the main reflector swivel when loose and become rigid when fastened. Fasteners between the sub-bracket and the main bracket may be replaced with captive screws or motors with threaded shafts to provide azimuth/elevation adjustment functionality to the support structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the portable antenna positioner described provide a lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in receiving low earth orbit, geostationary and geosynchronous satellite transmissions. By collapsing the antenna positioner, it may be readily carried by one person or shipped in a compact container. The antenna positioner may be used in remote locations with simple or automated setup and orientation. In order to operate the apparatus, 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. The apparatus may update ephemeris data via satellite, may comprise a built-in receiver and may couple with a second positioner base comprising cryptographic, router or power functionality. The apparatus may comprise storage devices such as a hard drive or flash disk for storing data to and from at least one satellite.

Abstract: A wiper-type phase shifter with a cantilever shoe that ensures that the electrical contact on the wiper arm remains in electrical communication with the transmission trace located on the antenna backplane without relying to an element, such as a spring-loaded set screw, that passes through the backplane. The cantilever shoe thus provides a wiper hold-down mechanism without requiring holes or slots through the backplane, which could allow rain or other elements to get inside the antenna enclosure. A dual-polarization antenna that includes a wiper-type phase shifter for each polarization. The wiper arms define gear portions that engage each other, which allows a single actuator, typically located on the rear of the backplane opposite the location of the wiper arms, to drive both wiper arms in a coordinated manner. The antenna is suitable for use as a wireless base station antenna.