Abstract: A technique for selectively configuring a case of a handheld device to shield an antenna from receiving or transmitting wireless signals is disclosed. The technique includes moving a blocking element on the case between a first position and a second position. The blocking element is a physical structure that is rotatable, slidable, or removable to switch between the first position and the second position. In response to moving the blocking element to the first position, the blocking element blocks wireless signals received or transmitted by the antenna of the handheld device. In response to moving the blocking element to the second position, wireless signals can be received or transmitted through the case by the antenna.

Abstract: A system for unmanned driving of a vehicle includes an autonomous driving kit with a detachable terminal having a modularized autonomous driving sensor and configured to support the autonomous driving function of the vehicle. The autonomous driving kit is configured to grasp a vehicle system including various controllers and various sensors applied to the vehicle through a vehicle communication unit of the vehicle and to control autonomous driving adapted to multiple vehicle types and options for each vehicle through cooperative control of the vehicle system and the autonomous driving sensor. A control server is configured to recognize the vehicle to which the autonomous driving kit is attached, provide a moving route of the vehicle, collect a moving state and surrounding conditions of the vehicle based on image information of cameras and transmit the information to the autonomous driving kit.

Abstract: A technique for selectively configuring a case of a handheld device to shield an antenna from receiving or transmitting wireless signals is disclosed. The technique includes moving a blocking element on the case between a first position and a second position. The blocking element is a physical structure that is rotatable, slidable, or removable to switch between the first position and the second position. In response to moving the blocking element to the first position, the blocking element blocks wireless signals received or transmitted by the antenna of the handheld device. In response to moving the blocking element to the second position, wireless signals can be received or transmitted through the case by the antenna.

Abstract: A technique for selectively configuring a case of a handheld device to shield an antenna from receiving or transmitting wireless signals is disclosed. The technique includes moving a blocking element on the case between a first position and a second position. The blocking element is a physical structure that is rotatable, slidable, or removable to switch between the first position and the second position. In response to moving the blocking element to the first position, the blocking element blocks wireless signals received or transmitted by the antenna of the handheld device. In response to moving the blocking element to the second position, wireless signals can be received or transmitted through the case by the antenna.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mounting frame, an energy storage unit, a pitch system, a wind turbine and a method. The mounting frame for mounting accumulators in a hub includes: a base having a predetermined thickness, wherein the base includes a mounting surface in a thickness direction of the base; and two or more accumulator mounting elements disposed on the mounting surface at intervals, wherein each accumulator mounting element includes a supporting assembly and a holding assembly connected to the supporting assembly, the supporting assembly is connected to the mounting surface and extends in the thickness direction, and the holding assembly is adapted to clamp and fix the accumulator such that all the accumulators in the hub are mounted to the mounting frame.

Abstract: An antenna mount for supporting an antenna on a support member in a manner which reduces the likelihood of the antenna, antenna mount and support member being damaged by an object making contact with the antenna. The antenna mount has a mounting plate connected to the antenna, a pivot mechanism connecting the mounting plate to the support member and a biasing mechanism interconnecting the pivot mechanism and an anchor associated with the support member. The pivot mechanism allows the antenna to move to a pivoted position in response to contact with an object. The biasing mechanism is configured to hold the antenna in a desired operating position during use and to move the antenna from its pivoted position back to the desired operating position after contact with an object. The antenna mount can be utilized with an upwardly extending tubular support member of a vehicle.

Abstract: An assembly includes a first and a second section, where each section includes a longitudinal axis, and a fixation configured to fix the first and the second sections. At least one of the first and the second sections includes a body that is configured to be engaged by the fixation. The fixation includes an abutment and a displaceable actuator, and the actuator is radially displaceable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tent pole, and each of a first pole and a second pole forming a tent pole according to an aspect of the present invention includes a main pipe, an expanded pipe portion having an increased internal diameter from one end of the main pipe, an insert connector which is insertion-coupled to the other end of the main pipe and includes one portion exposed at an outside of the main pipe, the other end of the main pipe of the second pole is inserted into the expanded pipe portion of the first pole, and the insert connector of the second pole passes through the expanded pipe portion and is inserted into the main pipe of the first pole at a predetermined depth.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for an antenna placement determination device. An antenna placement determination device can include a signal sensor located at a first end of an extendible arm, a platform located proximate to a second end of the extendible arm, a drive system connected to the platform, and an actuator connected to the extendible arm. The actuator can be configured to extend and collapse the extendible arm. The signal sensor can be connected to the extendible arm by a joint, and a sensor actuator or sensor motor can rotate the signal sensor about the joint. The drive system can include a drive motor and a drive mechanism that is configured to transport the antenna placement determination device.

Abstract: A method involves using a first lift mechanism coupled to a remotely-operated ground vehicle to engage a first communication relay and position it at a first angle above a ground surface. A second lift mechanism coupled to the remotely-operated ground vehicle is then used to engage a second communication relay. With a single motion by the remotely-operated ground vehicle, the second communication relay is positioned at a second angle above the ground surface and the first communication relay at a third angle above the ground surface. The third angle is greater than both the first angle and the second angle. The second angle is greater than or equal to the first angle. The first communication relay may then be deployed by the remotely-operated ground vehicle at a first location and the second communication relay may be deployed at a second location.

Abstract: An antenna tower structure for wireless communication antennas includes an antenna cupola mounted on a tower based on at least one standardized ISBU shipping container that has been modified and erected to stand upright on a foundation. The modifications may include longitudinal reinforcements along at least two longitudinal edges of the container, mounting hardware at the two ends of the container, an access door on a side of the container, an access hatch in the upper end of the container, a ladder extending longitudinally inside the container, and a floor extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container. The container provides a weather-protected climate-controlled interior space for sheltering electronics equipment. The cupola has antennas installed on at least one level, and may include shutters, a clock, a bell etc. to hide the antennas and disguise the tower. The exterior of the structure may be finished to match surrounding buildings.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having a mast assembly mounted to a sidewall of the vehicle. The mast is pivotally mounted and can be held in a first stowed position by way of a first clamp member. The mast is pivotal relative to the sidewall, to an essentially vertical and erect position, and held in the second position by way of a second clamp.

Abstract: A retail kiosk includes a product fulfillment portion and a product display portion. The product fulfillment portion includes a cylindrical shell having an end with a continuous, circular edge. The product display portion includes a cylindrical shell having an end with a continuous, circular edge. The continuous, circular edge of the product fulfillment portion is out of alignment with the continuous, circular edge of the product display portion when the retail kiosk is deployed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mast having a functional arrangement comprising an active area (5), by means of which the environment of the mast can be affected and/or the effect of the mast environment can be registered, and having a second segment (2, 2?) telescopically displaceable along the mast axis relative to a first segment (1, 2) of the mast and enclosed circumferentially by the first segment with respect to the mast axis in a collapsed state and comprising an exposed shell area (4) in the extended state, wherein the active area (5) extends at least partially across the shell area (4).1 1Translator's note: For consistency I have used the translation of words/terms throughout in line with the abstract accompanying the diagram on the first page, although there could be different variations, e.g. ‘section’ for ‘segment’ etc., which would also be valid.

Abstract: A device for a diagonal strut connection between a pipe (12) and an adjacent structure (14) including at least two diagonal struts (16), in which horizontal and vertical forces in the pipe are transmitted to the diagonal strut by means of a first set of shear forces along the attachment of the diagonal strut (16) to the pipe (12) and via a second set of shear forces along the attachment of the diagonal strut to an annular plate (18) surrounding and projecting radially from the pipe (12), the central axis of the diagonal strut (16) extending through or close to the intersection of the resultants of the first and the second sets of shear forces.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having a mast assembly mounted to a sidewall of the vehicle. The mast is pivotally mounted and can be held in a first stowed position by way of a first clamp member. The mast is pivotal relative to the sidewall, to an essentially vertical and erect position, and held in the second position by way of a second clamp.

Abstract: A remote-controlled, roof-mounted, digital camera mount for a motor vehicle is herein disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mount system with a remote control. The mount system provides for remote control of pan and tilt functions on the mount. The remote control is provided by two (2) or more electric motors in wireless communication with said remote control located by an operator's position enabling the operator to control the positioning of the camera while operating the camera.

Abstract: A telescoping mast apparatus has a plurality of nesting cylinders. The telescoping mast apparatus has a plurality of telescoping cylinders and a plurality of straps. The plurality of cylinders is extendable from a base. Each strap extends from near a bottom of an outer cylinder, around an upper roller near a top of the outer cylinder, and is attached near a bottom of an inner cylinder. The plurality of straps and the plurality of telescoping cylinders intercouples in series with alternating straps and cylinders. The plurality of cylinders is extended by retracting a first strap from the outer cylinder, which raises an intermediate cylinder, which retracts the intermediate strap from the intermediate cylinder, which raises the second intermediate cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention teaches methods and systems for transmitting signals in a building utilizing the reinforced steel bar structure in the building. The methods and systems allow the transmission and receipt of signals in residences and offices in older buildings while avoiding system reconfiguration, high cost cabling, and over-invasive installation.

Abstract: A self-deployable, monolithic, open-lattice frame structure of resilient, tape-spring members. The structure is comprised of three or more longitudinal prismatic tape-spring members (longerons) and non-prismatic tape-spring members (battens) that are connected transversely to the longerons. The longerons can be reconfigured in a z-folding manner to compact the structure. The batten members have a twist at each end of the same magnitude and sense, such that when connected to the longerons, the concave surfaces of the battens substantially face along the longitudinal direction of the frame structure. This batten shape permits them to nest within adjacent battens when the structure is compacted.

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 mobile communication tower comprising a trailer comprising a chassis, mounted on two or more wheels, a hitch, a plurality of chassis guy wire attachment points and a plurality of leveling mechanisms; a telescopic tower pivotally mounted on the trailer; a mechanism to raise and lower the tower; a plurality of tower guy wire attachment points located on the tower; and a plurality of guy wires each with an upper end attached to one of the tower guy wire attachment points and a lower end attached to one of the chassis guy wire attachment points.

Abstract: A light antenna mast group (LAMG) provides antenna masts coupled to a vehicle cap structure which is disposed on the top of a light truck, which in one embodiment can be a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV). The vehicle cap structure includes antenna mast deployment mechanisms, hinged rotator assemblies, an antenna storage system, and a plurality of spring loaded guide wire spools, all adapted to make deployment of the antenna masts rapid and simple.

Abstract: An extendible mast assembly is disclosed comprising a base member (12); a base mast section (16) pivotally coupled thereto; and an extendible mast section (20) telescopically received within the base mast section (16). A first ball drive actuator (14) is mounted and coupled to pivotally drive the mast sections between a horizontal “down” position and a vertical “up” position, and a second ball drive actuator (18) is mounted within the base mast section to move the extendible mast section in and out of the base mast section. A wiring harness (106, 108) is routed from the base of the unit up through the base mast section and the extendible mast section for powering the ball drive actuators (14, 18) and any electrically powered device mounted to the distal end of the mast. The uppermost extendible mast section (20) is composed of non-conductive material to prevent the conductance of a charge down the mast to the vehicle to which the unit is attached.

Abstract: An easily-constructed foundation for an antenna support tower is provided that requires no fabricated support surface at the installation site. The foundation is a radial array of prefabricated buildings connected near their inner corners to each other. In a first embodiment, one leg of a multi-legged tower rests on each building, the buildings transferring forces from the tower to the support surface below the buildings. In a second embodiment, a tapered monopole tower is located in the center of the array of buildings. The monopole tower may rest on a prepared surface or may be supported above the support surface. Support structures, each having a central ring and radially extending arms, are attached at the building connection points, one support structure above the other. The monopole tower is positioned within the central ring, transferring lateral loads through the ring and arms to the buildings, negating the need for a moment base.

Abstract: A mast mounting system for vehicles and shelters which utilizes at least two clamp bracket assemblies mounted to the vehicle or shelter such that during transit and storage the mast is positioned at an incline with its front end located just behind the front end of the vehicle or shelter. Each clamp bracket assembly includes a clamp having upper and lower members which wrap around the mast. The upper clamp member has an inside surface lined with a high friction material while the lower clamp member has an inside surface lined with a very low friction material which receives the mast and allows it to be easily slid backwards or forwards when the clamps are in open position. When the clamps are in closed position, the upper clamp member prevents relative movement of the mast and the clamp assembly. One of the clamp bracket assemblies is mounted for adjustable movement about horizontal and vertical axes.

Abstract: A telescopic mast is provided for deployably mounting a satellite dish to a vehicle. The telescopic mast preferably is secured to a rear surface of a truck cab or other vehicle. The satellite dish is deployable via extension of the telescopic mast. The telescopic mast includes a base tube secured to the back of the vehicle and a shaft telescopically mounted within the base tube. The shaft has a dish carrier portion adapted to carry the satellite dish. The shaft is telescopically movable between a first position wherein the dish carrier portion is higher than a roof of the vehicle, and a second position wherein the dish carrier portion is lower than the roof of the vehicle to thereby protect the dish carrier portion from exposure to wind generated by movement of the vehicle to protect the dish carrier portion from road debris. A releasable locking device selectively prevents telescopic extension and retraction of the shaft with respect to the base tube.

Abstract: A flagpole is provided for displaying a flag, the flagpole comprises at least one longitudinally extending tubular segment and rotatable flag engaging rings concentrically disposed on the tubular segment. One of the rotatable flag engaging rings includes a pawl device, concentrically disposed on the tubular segment, for allowing only uni-directional lateral movement of one of the flag engaging rings.

Abstract: A transportable broadcast antenna supported on a moveable carriage comprising a telescoping tower having plurality of nesting sections, including an outer section, and intermediate and inner sections, each section slidable relative to the adjacent exterior tower section between retracted, deployed and release positions, and latches to hold the section in the deployed position. The latches disengage when the section is further extended to the release position, and is prevented from locking when the tower is retracted. Radials join the tower and extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A floor system with low resistance to impact has loosely connected separate light weight components forming a support frame upon which a plurality of floor panels is disposed. The support frame is comprised of a plurality of support elements which, in turn, are constructed of a plurality of support members each having a maximum dimension of at most a predetermined fixed size. The plurality of floor panels is disposed onto of and supported by the support elements. The floor panels preferably have mating beveled edges, which bevels facilitate the panels in kicking up and over each other upon substantially horizontal impact. The position of the floor panels is relative to the support elements is loosely maintained by cooperating short pins and holes. In one aspect of the invention, the support elements are spaced apart and are not connected to each other for support. In another aspect, the support elements are interconnected and supported by a supporting structure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a flag pole assembly having a bracket, a pole, a stopping member at one end of the pole, and a removable sleeve substantially the length of the pole which attaches to the flag. The sleeve is formed to slide onto and off the pole over its mounted end when removed from the bracket. In use, the sleeve is prevented from sliding off the outer end of the pole by the stopping member and, because of the length of the sleeve, the bracket retains the sleeve in place at its lower end. Thus, the flag and sleeve are easily removable as a unit from the pole once the pole is removed from the mounting bracket.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable, easy-to-put-together, strong, durable mast support system for use in field operations where an antenna mast, or other similar mast, needs to be safely and quickly assembled, raised and supported. The mast support system is comprised of few pieces which stack in a compact longitudinal bundle for easy transportation to or from a site of use or for storage. When packed for shipment, the entire assembly may easily be placed on the top of a car or other vehicle. The mast support system is assembled through use of slideably interlocking pieces with hitch pins or clips. No special tools are required. The mast support system features a rotatable mast base alignment and support receptacle to enable one person to safely raise and lower a long mast after an antenna or other device has been safely affixed to the top of the mast when the mast is still at a safe horizontal ground-level position.

Abstract: A system for maintaining in a folded position a set of elements that are hinged to one another and to a structure (e.g. solar panels on a spacecraft), which elements are capable of occupying either said folded position in which said elements form a stack, or else a deployed position in which said elements are in end-to-end alignment, said system comprising:a retaining member passing through said elements in the folded positive and connected by a first one of its ends to said structure and bearing via a second one of its ends against the outermost element of said set;locking means for locking said retaining member in the folded position of said elements; andcontrol means for unlocking said locking means and releasing said retaining member, thereby enabling said set of elements to pass from the folded position to the deployed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling or disassembling a mast comprising a plurality elongate mast sections adapted to be attached together in end-to-end configuration. The apparatus includes a lifting assembly for raising or lowering the mast from its bottom end, and a plurality of winches for reeling in or feeding out guy lines attached to the mast. The apparatus also includes a computer for controlling the operation of the winches so as to ensure the length of guy line fed out of the winches is such that the mast is supported in a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for wind bracing of the vertical members of a lattice mast. It is characterized in that it is provided at its ends (5, 6) with detachable means (8, 9) for joining it to its vertical members, which in turn are provided with complementary means (10).

Abstract: A pressure releasable safety antenna for off-road vehicles comprising an antenna mounted within the upper portion of a pressure releasable mounting assembly, the lower portion of the assembly being mounted on the vehicle and the upper portion being snapped within the lower portion, the upper portion releasing from within the lower portion upon the application of a lateral force on the antenna.

Abstract: A column longeron latch assembly 72 provides the securing mechanism for the deployable, telescoping column 12 of a hoop/column antenna 10. Column 12 is an open lattice structure with three longerons disposed 120.degree. apart as the principle load bearing member and is deployed from a pair of eleven nested bays 22, 23 (FIG. 2) disposed on opposite sides of a center section 21 under the influence of a motor-cable-pulley system (FIGS. 3 and 4). Longeron latch 72 is a four bar linkage mechanism using the over-center principle for automatically locking the longeron sections into position during deployment and serves to unlock the sections when antenna 10 is to be re-stowed. A spring pack 61 disposed in an end of each longeron serves to absorb stress forces on the deployed column through the cam head piston and abutting latch from an adjacent longeron.

Abstract: A pivotal mounting plate for a foldable T. V. antenna. The mounting is designed to be mounted on one side, generally the left hand side of the hard shell top of the camper. It is designed to stand vertically erect with the antenna mounted on it unfolded to render it operative. The mounting plate is pivotal to a horizontal position and latched over a stud or bolt in a carrying and inoperative condition. At this time, the antenna is telescoped and retained in a folded position.

Abstract: Heating elements and temperature sensing devices are positioned in diametrically opposed pairs along a tubular boom extending outwardly from a spacecraft. As temperature differentials are detected across the diameter of the boom, current is selectively applied to the heating element on the cooler side of the boom to equalize the temperature and prevent boom distortion. In another application, current may be selectively applied to a heating element to cause bending of the boom to achieve a desired positioning of the tip portion of the boom.

Abstract: The mast has a housing arranged to be mounted on the roof of a vehicle such as an emergency vehicle at the usual location of a vehicle light bar, whether or not a light bar is associated with the mast housing. A seal unit is located at the lower end of each telescoping mast section engaging the next outer mast section. The seal unit leaves the lower end of all mast sections unobstructed so that a tubular passage is formed from end to end of the mast. A retractable power supply cable is located in the passage of supply power to the electrical appliance mounted on the top of the mast. There are electrical plug connectors at each end of the mast for releasable connection with the electrical fixture at the top and with the vehicle power supply at the bottom of the mast. The mast is mounted on an offset pivot which simplifies the pneumatic-actuating system which tilts and telescopes the mast, and also enables the mast to tilt by gravity from telescoped retracted vertical to stored horizontal position.

Abstract: A single axis vehicle for an antenna mast can be positioned by means of three hinged, legs held against the equipment by means of chains whose effective length is individually adjustable by means of travelling nut-spindle assemblies to orient the mast by matching the hinge angle of each leg to the terrain.

Abstract: An automobile antenna mounting structure comprises a base supporting and electrically insulating an antenna mast, the base extending through a bore of laterally elongated cross-section in a lower mounting plate, a circular mounting aperture in a mounting surface, and a bore of laterally elongated cross-section in an upper mounting means, respectively. A pair of downwardly concave shouldered portions on the base support a pair of downwardly depending legs on the lower mounting plate, so formed to permit limited relative pivotal movement between the base and plate in a vertical plane. The base and lower mounting plate are further formed to be both insertable through the mounting aperture in the support surface from the exterior thereof. The lower mounting plate and upper mounting means are adapted to be clamped to the support surface by a nut threaded on the upper portion of the base.

Abstract: A universal type of vehicle antenna base assembly for mounting an antenna mast on a vehicle body panel in a variety of angular positions. The antenna base assembly comprises a base plate having a ball seat aperture therethrough and means for rigidly affixing the base plate to a vehicle body panel, and an elongated generally cylindrical mast holder which includes a generally spherical enlarged portion between its upper and lower ends sized to be pivotably seated in the base plate ball seat. A retaining means is provided for locking the mast holder in a fixed position with respect to the base plate. Optionally, a decorative cover cap is provided to cover at least the retaining means of the base assembly.