Abstract: An electromechanical prize dispensing system is provided for a game used, for example, in the arcade, amusement, carnival, trailer, or group game industries. The invention includes a means of suspending and controlling the movement of prizes on an extensible and retractable telescopic lifting platform.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a hollow column, a conductive cable, a first metal wire, a column structure, and a second metal wire. The conductive cable is received in the hollow column, and the conductive cable electrically contacts the hollow column via a second conductive wire layer thereof. One side of the first metal wire is electrically connected with a first conductive wire layer of the conductive cable. The column structure has a column body, a metal layer formed on the column body, at least one spiral groove formed on the metal layer for exposing a part of the column body, and two conductive covers respectively disposed on two sides of the column body. Moreover, one of the two conductive covers is electrically connected with the other side of the first metal wire. Furthermore, one side of the second metal wire is electrically connected with the other conductive cover.

Abstract: An antenna tube configured to accommodate a grounding clip and an antenna, the antenna tube having a cylindrical tube having an upper end and an inner end opposite the upper end; a circumferentially extending groove in the cylindrical tube located between the upper end and the inner end; and a tapered lip at the inner end of the cylindrical tube, wherein the grounding clip fits between the circumferentially extending groove and the tapered lip, and at least a portion of the antenna slidably fits into the upper end of the cylindrical tube.

Abstract: A column antenna apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. This invention forms a spiral metal layer on a column body. The column antenna apparatus can simplify the manufacturing process and enhance the yield rate. The column antenna apparatus includes a column body, a metal layer and a spiral structure. The metal layer is formed on the surface of the column body, and the spiral structure is formed on the metal layer. The spiral structure is implemented by removing part of the metal layer to form a pitch structure. The column body is exposed between the pitches. The column antenna apparatus can be applied to a single, dual, three or multi frequencies wireless communication device. Furthermore, the column antenna apparatus can be installed at outside of the wireless communication device to be an external antenna or at inside of the wireless communication device to be a built-in antenna.

Abstract: If God used a receiver his antenna would be an isotropic radiator. The sun is an isotropic radiator and the Point Source of our solar system. The sun's magnetic field and the gravitational field must also be an isotropic radiator. The XYZ Isotropic Radiator Antenna is a Point Source which exhibits the same magnitude or properties when measured in all directions. It has no preferred direction of radiation or plane polarization of radiation. It radiates uniformly in all directions over a heliocentric sphere centered on the source. It is a reference radiator with which other sources are compared. In antenna theory, the isotropic radiator is a perfect omni-directional antenna displaying isotropy. An isotropic radiator has a directivity of 1. Normally it is taken to emit a plane polarization such as horizontal or vertical polarization but now with this new hardware discovery we know the XYZ Isotropic Radiator Antenna uses a new XYZ Polarization Type radiation pattern.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for an extendable antenna architecture are described. The apparatus may include an antenna body having one or more antenna traces, and an antenna housing to couple to the antenna body. The antenna housing may have an extended position and a retracted position. The antenna housing may have a first external surface forming a substantially continuous plane with a second external surface for a device housing when in the retracted position. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A retractable antenna having an elongated radiating element with an upper portion and a lower portion is provided. A slide tube is coupled to the lower portion such that the elongated radiating element is movable with respect to the slide tube. A compressible contact is provided on a bottom portion of the lower portion. The compressible contact is compressed by an inner sidewall of the slide tube at least when the elongated radiating element is in the extended position to facilitate maintaining the elongated radiating element in the extended position and provide an electrical connection between the elongated radiating member and the slide tube.

Abstract: In a portable radio communication apparatus including a housing, at least one part of the housing is formed as a housing electrical conductor portion by an electrically conductive material. The housing electrical conductor portion is connected with a radio communication circuit of the portable radio communication apparatus so as to operate as at least one part of an unbalanced type antenna of the radio communication circuit. Further, the portable radio communication apparatus further includes a boom portion coupled with the housing at least at two positions so as to provide at least one penetrating hole between the housing and the boom portion.

Abstract: A mobile cellular telephone tower comprises a self-propelled base and a tower connected to the base. The tower includes a base segment and at least a first extendable segment operatively connected to a second extendable segment. A winch is connected to the base, and a first cable is connected between the base segment and the first extendable segment to extend the first extendable segment. A second cable is connected between the winch and the second extendable segment to retract the second extendable segment. Cellular telephone network testing equipment mounted on the tower.

Abstract: A dipole antenna for use in a vehicle, or the like, having individual positioners to receive antenna rods such that the antenna may be mounted out of the vision of the vehicle operator while providing optimum performance, and an amplifier in the antenna circuit to further enhance the signal.

Abstract: An antenna grounding assembly for a hand-held device, the grounding assembly comprising: an antenna having an antenna shaft connected between a grounding block and a protective sheath; an antenna tube affixed within the hand-held device and holding the antenna, the antenna tube having an upper end through which the antenna shaft is extended or retracted, and an inner end opposite the upper end; and a grounding clip installed into the inner end of the antenna tube, the grounding clip having a base and at least one contact pin extending axially along the antenna tube for resilient contact with the grounding block.

Abstract: A multiband element antenna (120) used in combination with a unique metal chassis design that enhances antenna performance and that enables the design of a compact and efficient antenna system. A cellular flip phone (100) that has a conductive chassis includes a flip up antenna (120) that pivots between an extended and a retracted position. The antenna (120) pivots at a point that is located on one edge of the top of the cell phone body (102). The conductive chassis of the flip cover (104) is grounded to the flip phone body (102) at a single point or single surface that is substantially opposite the antenna RF feed (122). Conductive surfaces of the cellular flip phone body (102) are grounded at a single point that is near the antenna RF feed point (122). This grounding arrangement has been found to control the flow of induced currents on the conductive portions of the flip cover (104) and body (102), thereby improving the performance of the device's antenna (120).

Abstract: An antenna arrangement including a first matching circuit; a second matching circuit; a first antenna connected to the first matching circuit; a second antenna, moveable with respect to the first antenna, between an extended position in which it is connected to the first matching circuit and a non-extended position in which it forms a couple between the first antenna and the second matching circuit, wherein the second antenna has an impedance that is brought towards a first impedance at a first operational frequency band when the second antenna is moved into the extended position and the first antenna has an impedance which is brought towards the first impedance at a first operational frequency band when the second antenna is moved into the non-extended position.

Abstract: A top-loaded whip antenna particularly suitable for use in a compact mobile communication device having dual band resonance and including an elongate conductive whip antenna portion and a choke defined over a portion of the elongate conductive whip antenna portion, thereby providing top loading.

Abstract: An antenna assembly allows for a retractable/extendable antenna to be used in conjunction with a sealed portable communication device (200). An antenna bushing assembly (204) is used in conjunction with a sealed housing (208) having an unsealed compartment (206). The sealed housing (208) includes a radio frequency (RF) connector (210) formed therein. The bushing assembly (204) includes an RF plug (216) for mating with the RF connector (210) of the sealed housing (208). A sleeve (230) extends from the bushing assembly (204) to act as a passageway fro water intrusion into the unsealed compartment (206). An antenna (100) can thus retract and extend within the sleeve (230) of the unsealed compartment (206) while the RF connection remains intact due to the interconnect provided between the bushing assembly (204) and the sealed housing (208).

Abstract: An antenna (100) includes an array of telescoping elements (402a–d) connected to and by a conductive disk (404) that feeds a signal to the elements (402a–d) from a matching circuit (506) within a body section (412). Each element (402a–d) has a joint (602, 604) making it individually angularly bendable. The body section (412) is attached to a swivel assembly (414) for adjusting the angle of the array (402a–d). A coaxial cable runs from the matching circuit (506), through the swivel assembly (412) and to a connector (502) within a connector assembly (422) for attachment to a radio.

Abstract: An antenna grounding assembly for a hand-held device, the grounding assembly comprising: an antenna having an antenna shaft connected between a grounding block and a protective sheath; an antenna tube affixed within the hand-held device and holding the antenna, the antenna tube having an upper end through which the antenna shaft is extended or retracted, and an inner end opposite the upper end; and a grounding clip installed into the inner end of the antenna tube, the grounding clip having a base and at least one contact pin extending axially along the antenna tube for resilient contact with the grounding block.

Abstract: A deceleration module for extending or retracting a whip antenna. In the deceleration module, a motor unit is installed on the bottom of a body housing, a deceleration unit reduces a rotating force provided coaxially from the motor unit at least twice. A roller unit is integrally formed coaxially with the deceleration module by injection molding, and disposed to roll in an extending and retracting direction of the whip antenna in contact with the outer circumference of the whip antenna.

Abstract: A wide receiving range antenna is disclosed to include a holder base, and a resonator unit connected to one end of the holder base for receiving signal, which the resonator unit having a barrel connected to the holder base, a metal block spaced from the barrel at a predetermined distance and connected to a coaxial cable being inserted through the holder base, and a plurality of resonators axially extended from one side of the metal block opposite to the coaxial cable for receiving signals of different frequencies and transmitting received signals to an electronic device through the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A retractable antenna including an outer elongate telescopic element extending along an elongate axis, an inner elongate telescopic element which is slidable along the elongate axis with respect to the outer elongate telescopic element from a fully retracted position to a fully extended position; and an extended position retaining spring fixedly positioned with respect to the outer elongate telescopic element for frictional extended position retaining engagement with the inner elongate telescopic element when the inner elongate telescopic element is in the fully extended position but not when the inner elongate telescopic element is generally in a retracted position.

Abstract: An automatic antenna (100) for a portable electronic device includes a shaft (20), a hollow securing element (30), a sliding element (50) having a plurality of sliding arms (54) symmetrically disposed on an outer wall thereof, a hollow rotating element (60), a housing (80), and a spring (70) disposed between the rotating element and the housing. The securing element has a plurality of blocks (320) symmetrically disposed on an inner wall thereof. The blocks define a plurality of slots (3200) therebetween. The sliding element defines an end surface (56). The rotating element includes a peripheral cam portion (61). A plurality of projections (604) protrudes from a periphery of the cam portion. The shaft extends through the securing element, the sliding element, the rotating element, the spring, and the housing in that order. The sliding arms can slide within the slots, and the projections can slide in the slots.

Abstract: A micro antenna driving apparatus is installed in a housing of the mobile phone so as to extend or retract the antenna, and comprises a driving motor, and a decelerator. The driving motor includes a motor body provided with a magnet, and a shaft inserted in the motor body and surrounded by a coil. The decelerator is coupled to the motor body so as to be installed at one end of the shaft, and has an output shaft fixed in the housing. The antenna is installed in the housing such that it comes into contact with the motor body. Thereby, the antenna can be extended or retracted according to rotation of the driving motor while coming into direct contact with the motor body of the driving roller without requiring a separate driving roller, resulting in a reduction in an installation space of the antenna driving apparatus.

Abstract: A gutter-like antenna tube storage part having a half cylindrical shape, is recessed downward from a flat part of a battery storage part, integrally with a rear case of a housing of a portable terminal device. Therefore, the section modulus of the rear case in terms of the strength of materials can be large, and thus deterioration of the rigidity can be prevented even in the case the device main body is made thinner.

Abstract: An antenna module (1) for a mobile phone in accordance with the present invention includes an antenna (2), an elastic element (3) and a feed mechanism (5). The elastic element surrounds a lower part (21) of the antenna and pushes the antenna outwardly. The feed mechanism has a connecting means (50) and a guiding groove (52). The connecting means movably engages with the antenna and slidably engages with the groove. The movement of the antenna between an extended position and a retracted position is regulated by engagement between the connecting means and the groove, and is aided by the resilience of the elastic element. A user can move the antenna between a retracted position and an extended position using one hand.

Abstract: An antenna assembly for a wireless communication equipment of the invention comprises a fastening base that is fixedly connected to one side of the wireless communication equipment. An arm, retractable and deployable, has a first end that is movably connected to the fastening base in a manner that the arm, retractable and deployable, is capable of retracting close to the side of the wireless communication equipment and deploying away from the side of the wireless communication equipment. An antenna stem is pivotally connected to a second end of the arm, retractable and deployable. The pivotal connection between the antenna stem and the arm is such that a directional orientation of the antenna stem relative to the axis of the arm is adjustable by rotation for obtaining optimal transmission and reception.

Abstract: With the object of providing a mobile wireless equipment with a multi-frequency antenna capable of performing communication with a GPS system in addition to conventional communication with mobile wireless systems, an antenna 10 for mobile wireless equipment and a GPS antenna 4 are tightened together by threading an antenna fixing nut 19 onto a holder 7 from within a casing 101, after inserting a holder 7 of the antenna 10 for mobile wireless equipment from above a through-hole 4b of the GPS antenna 4 and inserting the holder 7, which projects from below, from above into an aperture 101a of the casing 101. Also, positioning and fixing of the GPS antenna 4 are performed by engagement of claws 41, 41 formed on the GPS antenna 4 and a positioning boss 42 with claw receiving sections 43, 43 and a boss receiving section 44 formed in the upper part of the casing 101.

Abstract: A retractable antenna including an outer elongate telescopic element extending along an elongate axis, an inner elongate telescopic element which is slidable along the elongate axis with respect to the outer elongate telescopic element from a fully retracted position to a fully extended position; and an extended position retaining spring fixedly positioned with respect to the outer elongate telescopic element for frictional extended position retaining engagement with the inner elongate telescopic element when the inner elongate telescopic element is in the fully extended position but not when the inner elongate telescopic element is generally in a retracted position.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides antenna assemblies for wireless devices where the antenna has a tip with at least one barb and a cap with at least one internal groove. The barb and groove mate to form a snap lock. The snap lock resists pressure tending to pull the cap off the antenna.

Abstract: With the object of providing a mobile wireless equipment with a multi-frequency antenna capable of performing communication with a GPS system in addition to conventional communication with mobile wireless systems, an antenna 10 for mobile wireless equipment and a GPS antenna 4 are tightened together by threading an antenna fixing nut 19 onto a holder 7 from within a casing 101, after inserting a holder 7 of the antenna 10 for mobile wireless equipment from above a through-hole 4b of the GPS antenna 4 and inserting the holder 7, which projects from below, from above into an aperture 101a of the casing 101. Also, positioning and fixing of the GPS antenna 4 are performed by engagement of claws 41, 41 formed on the GPS antenna 4 and a positioning boss 42 with claw receiving sections 43, 43 and a boss receiving section 44 formed in the upper part of the casing 101.

Abstract: An antenna assembly for a wireless communication equipment of the invention comprises a fastening base that is fixedly connected to one side of the wireless communication equipment. An arm, retractable and deployable, has a first end that is movably connected to the fastening base in a manner that the arm, retractable and deployable, is capable of retracting close to the side of the wireless communication equipment and deploying away from the side of the wireless communication equipment. An antenna stem is pivotally connected to a second end of the arm, retractable and deployable. The pivotal connection between the antenna stem and the arm is such that a directional orientation of the antenna stem relative to the axis of the arm is adjustable by rotation for obtaining optimal transmission and reception.

Abstract: The invention comprises an antenna holder integrating a brake light and a turn signal light visible from the rear of the vehicle for vehicles. The antenna holder may include a telescopic bracket to ensure effective positioning of the antenna. Additionally, the antenna holder may be specifically adapted for aftermarket use on vehicles, such as recreational vehicles or light trucks.

Abstract: A dual telescopic whip antenna, antenna system, and dual telescopic method are provided. The antenna comprises a radiator including a conductive wire, and a first telescoping tube section having a first end to accept the wire and an antenna port at a second end. The radiator also includes a second telescoping tube section having a first end to accept the other end of the wire. The radiator has an extended position length that is approximately equal to the sum of the wire length, the first tube length, and the second tube length. The radiator has a contracted position with the wire length substantially withdrawn in the first and second tubes. In some aspects, the antenna further comprises a chassis with a stopper channel assembly to accept the first and second tubes in the radiator contracted position and to limit the extension of the first tube from the chassis in the radiator extended position.

Abstract: A dual telescopic whip antenna, antenna system, and dual telescopic method are provided. The antenna comprises a radiator including a conductive wire, and a first telescoping tube section having a first end to accept the wire and an antenna port at a second end. The radiator also includes a second telescoping tube section having a first end to accept the other end of the wire. The radiator has an extended position length that is approximately equal to the sum of the wire length, the first tube length, and the second tube length. The radiator has a contracted position with the wire length substantially withdrawn in the first and second tubes. In some aspects, the antenna further comprises a chassis with a stopper channel assembly to accept the first and second tubes in the radiator contracted position and to limit the extension of the first tube from the chassis in the radiator extended position.

Abstract: A retractable antenna system is disclosed that enables electronic devices to engage in wireless communication. A preferred embodiment includes a retractable antenna disposed within a cavity in the electronic device and an actuating mechanism for selectively extending and retracting the antenna from within the cavity. The antenna system is preferably disposed within the housing of a communications card such as a PC Card. The retractable antenna may be rigid or flexible, and may be a single piece design or telescopic. The antenna system may also include two or more retractable antennas, a light source attached to the antenna, a control mechanism used to determine antenna functionality based on the positioning of the antenna, and the retractable antenna may be connected modular portion of the communication card.

Abstract: An extendible antenna (10) includes an antenna rod (11) attached to a hinge (13) for rotational movement about a transverse axis (15) of the hinge (13). The hinge (13) is fitted within a housing (14) and is slidingly moveable therewithin. When the antenna rod (11) and the hinge (13) are in a fully extended position, the antenna rod (11) is pivotally rotatable relative to the housing (14) from a center position to either of two opposite end positions.

Abstract: An antenna device is provided with a transmission and reception antenna unit. The transmission and reception antenna unit includes an excitation antenna which is mounted on an antenna mounting section of the housing and a helical antenna which is electrically connected to the excitation antenna and can displace with respect to the excitation antenna. A shaft stands in an internal space of the excitation antenna, the helical antenna is adapted to displace along the shaft. In this manner, before the transmission and reception antenna unit is attached to the housing, it is possible to confirm the operation of the unit independently. Furthermore, it is possible to use a region directly under the excitation antenna as a designated region for the rechargeable battery. As a result, it is possible to improve the capacity of the rechargeable battery.

Abstract: A retractable/extendable antenna for portable radio device is provided, which expands the bandwidth for the operating frequency of 1.5 GHz. This antenna comprises (a) a casing; (b) a first linear antenna element attached retractably or extendably to the casing; the first element being located outside the casing and fed with electric power to be active in the extended state while located inside the casing and fed with no electric power to be inactive in the retracted state; and (c) a second linear antenna element shorter than the first element, which is connected mechanically to one end of the first element and disconnected electrically therefrom; the second element being located outside the casing and fed with no electric power to be inactive in the extended state while located outside the casing and fed with electric power to be active in the retracted state. The first and second elements may be electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an antenna construction of at least two frequency bands comprising at least a whip antenna. A dielectric block (33) with a relatively high permittivity is installed into the whip antenna (32) at a location in which there is a voltage maximum at a harmonic of the basic resonance frequency of the antenna. The dielectric medium shifts the harmonic in question downwards. The arrangement is realized in such a manner that the basic resonance frequency of the whip antenna falls on the operating frequency band of one network, and the harmonic in question falls on the operating frequency band of a desired second network. The construction may further comprise a PIFA antenna (34) the operating frequency of which is the same as the upper operating frequency of the whip antenna. Thus the degradation of the function of the PIFA that can be caused by the user's hand will not substantially degrade the connection since the whip, too, operates in the operating frequency band of the PIFA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna for a mobile communication system in which the construction of a spring of a helical antenna is improved, and a bandwidth of a high frequency is increased, and an assembling process of the antenna is improved. In the antenna, a spring of the helical antenna is formed in such a manner that a wire having a certain diameter is pressed for thereby forming a plate shaped wire having a certain width, and the plate shaped wire having a certain width is wound by a certain number of tums.

Abstract: A wireless remotely controlled power retractable antenna for a vehicle radio system. A power retractable antenna is provided with a receiver/controller. Rather than rely on signals from the radio or other hard-wired device, the receiver/controller is adapted to receive a signal from a hand held transmitter. The hand held transmitter has up and down buttons for sending a specific signal representative of the desired antenna position. When it is desired to raise the antenna, the up button is depressed and the transmitter sends an up signal to the receiver/controller. When the antenna is desired in the down position, the down button is simply depressed and the transmitter sends a down signal to the receiver/controller. The controller operates a motor to drive the antenna in accordance with the received signal.

Abstract: A hybrid antenna system for a portable Wireless Communication Device (WCD) includes a concealed, internal shielded substrate antenna fixedly mounted to and wholly internally within a casing of the portable WCD. The hybrid antenna system also includes a displaceable antenna, such as a whip antenna, that is selectively extendable from and retractable within the casing. The antenna system includes a mechanism for electrically connecting the displaceable antenna to internal RF circuitry of the portable WCD when the displaceable antenna is in an extended position and for electrically isolating the displaceable antenna from the internal RF circuitry when the displaceable antenna is in a retracted position within the casing.

Abstract: A retractable/extendable antenna unit having a conductive tube for a mobile communication terminal with improved communication performance by means of an elongated rod antenna of a whip antenna in its extended position. The antenna unit has an antenna housing extending from a main body of the terminal, provided with an helical antenna; a whip antenna disposed retractably or extendably with respect to the antenna housing, having in its one end an insulator having a length shorter than that of the helical antenna and in its other end a rod antenna; and a conductive tube disposed in a longitudinal direction of the main body, for receiving the rod antenna. The insulator is positioned within the helical antenna when the whip antenna is fully retracted into the antenna housing. The antenna unit improves antenna performance and decreases SAR.

Abstract: A retractable antenna system is disclosed that enables electronic devices to engage in wireless communication. A preferred embodiment includes a retractable antenna disposed within a cavity in the electronic device and an actuating mechanism for selectively extending and retracting the antenna from within the cavity. The antenna system is preferably disposed within the housing of a communications card such as a PC Card. The retractable antenna may be rigid or flexible, and may be a single piece design or telescopic. The antenna system may also include two or more retractable antennas, a light source attached to the antenna, a control mechanism used to determine antenna functionality based on the positioning of the antenna, and the retractable antenna may be connected modular portion of the communication card.

Abstract: A retractable antenna for mobile devices exhibits a high gain regardless of whether it is extended or retracted in the device. A &lgr;/4 antenna element is retractably housed in a metal tube &lgr;/4 long. A switching mechanism is provided so that the radio frequency power feed condition varies according to whether the &lgr;/4 antenna element is extended or is retracted in the tube. The metal tube of length &lgr;/4 is fed the radio frequency power of polarity opposite to that of the antenna element when the antenna element is extended, so that the tube and the antenna element function together as a dipole antenna. When the antenna is retracted into the tube, the radio frequency power is not fed to the antenna element, and the metal tube functions as a &lgr;/4 antenna element.

Abstract: An antenna assembly which is safer for a user of an electronic communications device, such as a cellular telephone, is disclosed. The electronic communications device includes a housing and a communications port. The antenna assembly includes a stationary active member (e.g., an antenna) that is connected to the communications port. The stationary active member may be an existing antenna on the electronic communications device. The antenna assembly also includes a field diverter which is connected to the stationary active member and reduces radiation adjacent to the electronic communications device. The field diverter is made up of a non-stationary active member and a connecting arm which connects the non-stationary active-member to the stationary active member.

Abstract: An expandible antenna device comprising an expandable shell defining an interior chamber, wherein the shell is radially expandible from a central axis within the chamber; an elongated support structure disposed along the central axis and at least partially within the chamber; and an antenna element coupled to the shell such that the antenna is dimensionally stable when the shell is in an expanded position is disclosed. Additionally, an antenna element comprised of conductive elements joined by fluid filled bulbs or tubes wherein the fluid is capable of ionization is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to problems with how to achieve a reliable and efficient connection between circuitry in a radio communication device and an extendable and retractable antenna device, which is operable in both extended and retracted position as well as during extension and retraction. This problem is solved by providing an antenna device with radiating means, movable between an extended and a retracted position. The antenna device having a feeding arrangement comprising at least a first connection member (306, 307, 308; 801, 802, 803) electrically coupled to and movable with the radiating means. The feeding arrangement further comprises at least a second connection member (309, 310; 903, 904, 905, 906, 907; 1003, 1004, 1005) arranged for being electrically coupled to the first circuitry and fixedly mounted on a support unit. Moreover, the first connection member being electrically coupled to the second connection member in all positions between and including the extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: The antenna 1 is formed in such a manner that the antenna top portion 2 covers a guide portion 4 when the antenna 1 is engaged at a predetermined position so that the rainwater and the like are not allowed water penetration into the inside of the case body 3 of the cellular-phone apparatus via the through hole 113 and the damage of the electric circuits in the inside of the case body 3 is effectively prevented, and, at the same time, even when the device is used while the antenna 1 is housed in the inside of a case body 3, no member is arranged around the antenna top portion 2, which prevents sending/receiving of the signal, so as to be able to maintain a good receiving sensitivity of the signal.

Abstract: An extendible whip antenna assembly (37) is provided with a combination of a helical antenna (39) mounted on an outer surface of a housing of a radio communication equipment, and a whip antenna (41). The whip antenna is movable between a retracted position in the housing and an extended position out of the housing. The extendible whip antenna assembly is further provided with a feeding arrangement for stopping the whip antenna at the extended position and feeding the whip antenna and the helical antenna. The feeding arrangement comprises a stopper (45) formed of an elastic electric conductive material and mounted on an end of the whip antenna for preventing the whip antenna from falling off from the housing, and a holder formed of an electric conductive material and electrically connected to a transceiver circuit within the housing. The holder serves to secure the helical antenna to the housing and is electrically connected to the stopper when the whip antenna is in the extended position.