Rod Retractible Into Support Patents (Class 343/889)
  • Patent number: 10821846
    Abstract: A wireless communication casing is an apparatus that conceals wireless communication equipment while maintaining the signal communication between wireless communication equipment and corresponding wireless communication devices. The apparatus includes an upper capsule, a lower shroud, a tubular housing, a stopper, a mounting pole, a support post, and a pulley assembly. The upper capsule covers the tubular housing which surrounds the mounting pole. The lower shroud upholds and encloses the tubular housing. The stopper upholds the mounting pole above the support post. The mounting pole serves as a platform to mount wireless communication equipment. The support post elevates the mounting pole and consequently the wireless communication equipment above the ground. The pulley assembly raises and lowers the tubular housing and the lower shroud along the support post. The pulley assembly facilitates the accessibility of the wireless communication equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: SmartCiti Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: James Troy Lapham
  • Patent number: 9806396
    Abstract: An antenna includes a telescopic antenna and an antenna jacket, where the telescopic antenna extends from a side opening and an exposed part of the telescopic antenna is configured to rotate outside the antenna jacket. The antenna and any one or more antennas of a GPS antenna, a Wi-Fi antenna, and a diversity antenna form a combination antenna. The GPS antenna and other antennas are disposed in an area adjacent to the antenna jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Huawei Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Huanqu Huang, Dong Yu
  • Publication number: 20150116160
    Abstract: An antenna includes a telescopic antenna and an antenna jacket, where the telescopic antenna extends from a side opening and an exposed part of the telescopic antenna is configured to rotate outside the antenna jacket. The antenna and any one or more antennas of a GPS antenna, a Wi-Fi antenna, and a diversity antenna form a combination antenna. The GPS antenna and other antennas are disposed in an area adjacent to the antenna jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Huanqu Huang, Dong Yu
  • Patent number: 8902122
    Abstract: An electronic device defines a receiving groove for an antenna, a first opening, and a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are at two opposite ends of the receiving groove, and allow an antenna assembly to be extended or retracted in the receiving groove to allow the electronic device to receive different types of wireless signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Ambit Microsystems (Shanghai) Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Peng Luo, Jian-Feng Xiao, Xue-Dong Jiang, Jin-Yang Shi
  • Patent number: 8884837
    Abstract: An antenna module includes an antenna body, a signal feeding element and a conducting element. The signal feeding element is mounted on the antenna body, and the antenna body can move between a first position and a second position relative to the signal feeding element. When the antenna body is at the first position, the antenna body contacts and conducts with the conducting element to form a loop. When the antenna body is at the second position, the antenna body does not contact with the conducting element. In an embodiment, antenna receives signal well in both position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Chang, Min-Jui Huang
  • Publication number: 20130135174
    Abstract: An electronic device defines a receiving groove for an antenna, a first opening, and a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are at two opposite ends of the receiving groove, and allow an antenna assembly to be extended or retracted in the receiving groove to allow the electronic device to receive different types of wireless signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., AMBIT MICROSYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) LTD.
    Inventors: PENG LUO, JIAN-FENG XIAO, XUE-DONG JIANG, JIN-YANG SHI
  • Patent number: 7973735
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Menix Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keyng Hun Kim, Seung Kyo Park, Chan Kuk Kim
  • Publication number: 20100283708
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicants: Menix Co., LTD
    Inventors: Keyng Hun Kim, Seung Kyo Park, Chan Kuk Kim
  • Patent number: 7557773
    Abstract: A variable tuning antenna includes a tuning circuit (1) and a radiation element (2), connected to each other in series. The tuning circuit (1) includes a first inductance element (11) and a parallel circuit (12) to each other in series, and the parallel circuit (12) includes a second inductance element (121) and a variable capacitance element (122) to each other in parallel. And the tuning circuit is set so that the combined reactance of the radiation element and the first inductance element and the combined reactance of the parallel circuit can be canceled by each other, and the parallel circuit does not resonate in a desired receiving frequency band, and moreover, the tuning circuit is formed so as to be tunable in the desired frequency band by varying the capacitance of the variable capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Yokowo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fusao Sekiguchi, Kenichi Mitsugi
  • Patent number: 7545331
    Abstract: An antenna device for a portable terminal, which allows a whip antenna and helical antenna of a terminal to be retracted and withdrawn along an extension from the terminal, while not causing them to protrude out of the terminal. The antenna device provided with a whip antenna and helical antenna further includes an antenna housing disposed at a desired position in the main body, which permits the whip antenna to be retracted and withdrawn through the helical antenna, while causing the helical antenna to be withdrawn along an extension from the main body at the same time, and permits the helical antenna to be retracted, so that it can be inserted into the main body; and a housing coupling portion disposed in the main body for supporting the antenna housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hyu-Myung Jeon, Dae-Chul Kang, Yong-Jin Kim, Yu-Jin Chung, Tae-Hui Cho
  • Publication number: 20070285333
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Yat To Chan, Chien Te Chen
  • Patent number: 7061433
    Abstract: An antenna coupling device for a mobile terminal adapted to couple, to a terminal body of the mobile terminal, an antenna unit including an antenna housing adapted to be coupled to the terminal body, and an antenna extending through the antenna housing into the terminal body at an inner end. The antenna coupling device includes an antenna coupling member rotatably fitted in the antenna housing at one end of the antenna housing facing the terminal body, and engaging elements for selectively engaging the antenna with the antenna coupling member to restrain the antenna coupling member by the antenna, causing the antenna coupling member to be coupled to an antenna bushing provided at the terminal body in accordance with rotation of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co,. Ltd
    Inventors: Jae-Shik Kim, Hyon-Myong Song, Hong-Bae Kim, Jong-Cheon Wee
  • Patent number: 6812896
    Abstract: A selectively coupled two-piece antenna for use in a mobile phone having a casing and radio frequency (RF) communications circuitry includes a composite radiator that is selectively extendable from and retractable into the casing and a communications interface that is connected to the RF communications circuitry. The composite radiator has first and second radiating elements, and a connecting element. When the composite radiator is extended, the connecting element connects the first and second radiating elements. In this position, the communications interface connects the RF communications circuitry to the first and second radiating elements. Thus, the RF communications circuitry transmits and/or receives RF signals through both the first and second radiating elements as a top loaded antenna. However, when the composite radiator is retracted, the connecting element electrically isolates the first and second radiating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Raymond C. Wallace, Allen M-T. Tran, John K. M. Lee, Ernest T. Ozaki
  • Publication number: 20010001554
    Abstract: A holder is eliminated when installing an antenna to a radio case, the installation operation is simplified, and a feeding mechanism is improved. A slit is provided in a stopper of an antenna so that the outer diameter can be reduced, and the antenna is inserted directly into a cylindrical section of the radio case from the bottom of the stopper. A plate-like feeding spring is provided at the cylindrical section, and is directly attached to a connection point of a circuit substrate of a radio; one end of the plate-like feeding spring pressingly contacts the side of the stopper of the antenna, thereby forming a feeding mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: May 24, 2001
    Inventor: Tadashi Oshiyama
  • Patent number: 6046706
    Abstract: An antenna mast and method of using it relate to a retractable mast having a retractable mast having a plurality of tubular telescoping sections to enable the mast to move between a fully retracted storage position and a fully extended use position. Each section is equipped with a thermoplastic bearing to facility rapid deployment. Pairs of diametrically opposed pulley mechanisms are mounted on opposite sides of each one of the sections, and the pairs of pulleys are angularly displaced from section to section for facilitating the structural stability of the deployed mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: Robert A. Vargas
  • Patent number: 5757337
    Abstract: The invention is related to a telescopic and flexible antenna, comprising a plurality of main bodies each being a hollow tube to the lower end of which a conductor plug is affixed, with two arched conductor plates embracing the peripheral surface thereof to form a telescopic antenna, and characterized in that each main body encloses a resilient metal plate with conductor rings at its ends and abutting against the arched conductor plates of another main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventors: Chih Yuan Hsueh, Der Shine Chia
  • Patent number: 5748150
    Abstract: A compression spring, enclosed within a portion of a guide member, provides a bias force to automatically extend an antenna in response to release of the antenna from a retracted position. The portion of the guide member enclosing the spring is nonlinearly aligned with another portion of the guide member that is adapted to receive the antenna when retracted. The retractable antenna assembly solves the awkward requirement for the use of two hands to extend an antenna on portable telecommunication instruments, without increasing the size or significantly adding to the weight of such instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Ericsson, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Albert Rudisill
  • Patent number: 5644320
    Abstract: An antenna system is disclosed that can be extended from the base section of a notebook computer to position the antenna at a predetermined remote distance from electromagnetic interference power produced by the notebook computer. The antenna is rotatable and pivotable for multiple positioning relative to the blocking end of the antenna system that remains in the computer. Advantageously, the antenna system maximizes space by having a hollow blocking end coaxially received about a sleeve retaining the batteries used by the computer. Additionally, the antenna system includes a directional helix antenna rotatable at least 360.degree. by a stepper motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventor: Markku J. Rossi
  • Patent number: 5606330
    Abstract: There is presented an antenna assembly comprising an elongated mast slida mounted in a support structure. A first electric motor is disposed at a proximal end of the mast for moving the mast along the axis of the mast, and a second electric motor is disposed at a distal end of the mast for moving the mast rotatively about its axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Edwin H. Wood, William E. Swanson
  • Patent number: 5583522
    Abstract: An improved panel mounting assembly for a vehicle antenna mast wherein the assembly is provided with an anchoring arrangement which eliminates the need for stamping a raised stiffening dimple in the panel design surface contour. A mounting assembly mast tubular holding section, which extends vertically through a panel aperture, is provided with a downwardly extending support tube uniquely coupled to and forming a part of the section lower end. The support tube is held in a subjacent body frame member opening by a snap-fitted rubber grommet permitting limited reciprocal travel of the support tube. The arrangement accommodates vehicle build tolerances between the panel and frame during assembly, while stabilizing the antenna structure against fore, aft and lateral movement relative to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Radomski, John F. Ellis, Kenneth W. Redman, Jr., Joseph B. Cejka, deceased
  • Patent number: 5451974
    Abstract: A retractable antenna assembly having a helically coiled antenna, a bushing having a helically threaded hole fully therethrough which freely engages the helical coil, and a driver to cause helical motion to the antenna relative to the bushing, and thereby extend or retract the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Inventor: Frank Marino
  • Patent number: 5389942
    Abstract: A cover for the base element of a magnetically mounted vehicle antenna in the form of a bag having a closure is provided to protect the finish of a vehicle's surface from blemishes due to repeated removal or placement of the magnetic mount and movement caused by high vehicular speeds. Various types of closure are provided for the cover bag such as a snap, zipper, hook and loop fastener, elastic banding, drawstring or combinations thereof. The cover may be made from cloth or a leathery material or a combination thereof. The cover bag may be colored for aesthetic and/or protective reasons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Charles E. Oglesby, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4785309
    Abstract: A vertically extendible and retractable mast for supporting an antenna and coaxial cable connected thereto to receive and/or broadcast information and is particularly adapted for use by seismograph exploration crews for receiving data from portable transmitter units which may be located at substantial distances from the receiver with the mast being adapted for mounting stationarily or on a mobile vehicle. The mast and antenna is a multiple stage antenna with simultaneous movement of the sections of the mast with the coaxial cable being fed at the same rate that the upper end of the antenna mast moves with the specific arrangement of the extension or lifting cables, retracting cables, winch and coaxial cable producing a novel and unique extendible and retractable antenna mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Inventor: Ernest J. Gremillion
  • Patent number: 4426650
    Abstract: Telescoping tubes capable of being extended for use as a mast are extendable or retractable by way of a tape having one end connected to the smallest tube and its other end contained in a spool. A tape guide is provided in the tube having the largest diameter. The tape guide is rectangular in section. A pair of guide rollers are provided adjacent the tape guide. Each guide roller is in rolling contact with a side edge of the tape at a location between the tape guide and means for winding or unwinding the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Assignee: American Electronic Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Iverson Korsen
  • Patent number: 4393383
    Abstract: An antenna supporting base post, in which an antenna element is slidably fitted. The base is itself fitted through a body panel of a motor vehicle, where it is firmly secured in place with appropriate bushing means fitted over the base post and against the top and bottom surfaces of the body panel, by threading a tubular mount onto the top end of the base post. The tubular mount has a flexible body portion which enables the antenna element to tilt, when it is in its extended position, the tilt occurring freely under the impacting force of any external object accidentally hitting against the antenna element during vehicle travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: Nippon Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Koji Yamashita
  • Patent number: 4118708
    Abstract: A telescopic aerial for a radio or television receiver is constructed to facilitate automatic assembly and comprises a plurality of tubular aerial elements surrounding a central stem, the elements are slidable within one another and each has an enlarged lower end, which is housed within the next outermost element, and a radially inwardly directed lip at the upper end. Between each pair of adjacent elements is a freely slidable axially split spring sleeve which frictionally engages the two tubular elements to prevent them from slipping with respect to one another. The enlarged lower ends of the tubular elements are also formed with inwardly bent tabs to limit the inward movement of the next innermost element when the aerial is collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Indesit Industria Elettrodomestici Italiana S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giorgio Lozar, Renato Favale
  • Patent number: 4095229
    Abstract: An antenna for simultaneous connection to a citizen's band transceiver, an AM receiver and a FM receiver, particularly suitable for use on a vehicle such as an automobile. The antenna proper is a center-loaded upstanding rod which, in the preferred form, telescopes downwardly to a retracted position where it does not protrude above the ground plane. The antenna proper is connected to a T-connected open stub transmission line and to a FM resonant relatively high impedance signal-carrying transmission line. The former has inductive reactance in the FM band which offsets the capacitive reactance of the relatively short effective length of the antenna proper in the FM frequencies. The signal-carrying transmission line is substantially half wave in length in the FM band so as to reflect impedance at its far end substantially equal to the impedance present at the T-connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1978
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: James O. Elliott