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US3714660A
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Antenna mounting structure
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1970-07-23
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1990-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A limited motion antenna mounting structure for use with synchronous satellites. The structure is a modified polar mount constructed of aluminum and steel having the advantage of being rigid, light-weight, of low cost, highly transportable, of simple design, self-erecting and aligned without use of special tools, equipment or techniques. The structure includes a base assembly, an antenna supporting assembly pivotably secured to the base assembly and adjustably secured to the antenna assembly to enable hour angle fine adjustment of the antenna assembly and a hydraulic jack or electric motor driven worm gear to perform the combined functions of self-erection and elevation angle adjustment pivotably secured to the base assembly and the supporting assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 R Scrafford
- 👤 M Erdmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-30 23:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/125; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/14; H01Q15/16; H01Q15/161; F; F24; F24S; F24S30/00; F24S2030/10; F24S2030/11; F24S30/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An antenna mounting structure comprising: a base assembly; an antenna assembly; an antenna supporting assembly adjustably secured to said antenna assembly and pivotably secured to said base assembly at at least a pair of given pivot points; and a combined erection and elevation angle adjustment assembly pivotably secured to said base assembly and said supporting assembly to pivotably raise said antenna assembly and said supporting assembly from said base assembly about said pair of given pivot points to a desired operating elevational angle for said antenna assembly and to enable adjustment of said elevation angle after said antenna assembly is raised to said desired operating elevational angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An antenna mounting structure comprising: a base assembly; an antenna assembly; an antenna supporting assembly adjustably secured to said antenna assembly and pivotably secured to said base assembly at at least a pair of given pivot points; and a combined erection and elevation angle adjustment assembly pivotably secured to said base assembly and said supporting assembly to pivotably raise said antenna assembly and said supporting assembly from said base assembly about said pair of given pivot points to a desired operating elevational angle for said antenna assembly and to enable adjustment of said elevation angle after said antenna assembly is raised to said desired operating elevational angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
107 words
An antenna mounting structure comprising: a base assembly; an antenna assembly; an antenna supporting assembly adjustably secured to said antenna assembly and pivotably secured to said base assembly at at least a pair of given pivot points; and a combined erection and elevation angle adjustment assembly pivotably secured to said base assembly and said supporting assembly to pivotably raise said antenna assembly and said supporting assembly from said base assembly about said pair of given pivot points to a desired operating elevational angle for said antenna assembly and to enable adjustment of said elevation angle after said antenna assembly is raised to said desired operating elevational angle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
An antenna mounting structure comprising: a base assembly; an antenna assembly; an antenna supporting assembly adjustably secured to said antenna assembly and pivotably secured to said base assembly at at least a pair of given pivot points; and a combined erection and elevation angle adjustment assembly pivotably secured to said base assembly and said supporting assembly to pivotably raise said antenna assembly and said supporting assembly from said base assembly about said pair of given pivot points to a desired operating elevational angle for said antenna assembly and to enable adjustment of said elevation angle after said antenna assembly is raised to said desired operating elevational angle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure according to claim 1, wherein said combined assembly includes a hydraulic jack pivotably secured to said base assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structure according to claim 2, wherein said hydraulic jack includes therein a fail-safe locking device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A structure according to claim 1, wherein said combined assembly includes an electric motor driver worm gear pivotably secured to said base assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure according to claim 4, wherein said electric motor driven worm gear includes therein a fail-safe locking device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A structure according to claim 1, wherein said supporting assembly includes at least a pair of legs each have one end thereof pivotably secured to said base assembly, an antenna support member secured to the other end of said legs, and an hour angle adjustment arrangement disposed between and interconnecting said antenna assembly and said support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
A structure according to claim 6, wherein said antenna assembly includes a backing member; and said hour angle adjustment arrangement includes a pair of pivoting devices interconnecting said backing member and said support member at two spaced points, along a given line, and a motor driven worm gear arrangement interconnecting said backing member and said support member at a third point spaced from said given line and disposed intermediate said two spaced points.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A structure according to claim 1, further including a pair of outriggers each pivotably secured at one end thereof to said supporting assembly and adjustably secured at the other end thereof to said base assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure according to claim 8, wherein said combined assembly includes a hydraulic jack having a fail-safe locking device pivotably secured to said base assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A structure according tO claim 8, wherein said combined assembly includes an electric motor driven worm gear having a fail-safe locking device pivotably secured to said base assembly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
A structure according to claim 8, wherein said supporting assembly includes at least a pair of legs each having one end thereof pivotably secured to said base assembly, an antenna support member secured to the other end of said legs, and an hour angle adjustment arrangement disposed between and interconnecting said antenna assembly and said support member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
73 words
A structure according to claim 8, wherein said antenna assembly includes a backing member; and said hour angle adjustment arrangement includes a pair of pivoting devices interconnecting said backing member and said support member at two spaced points along a given line, and a motor driven worm gear arrangement interconnecting said backing member and said support member at a third point spaced from said given line and disposed intermediate said two spaced points.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
158 words
A structure according to claim 8, wherein said supporting assembly includes at least a pair of legs each having one end thereof pivotably secured to said base assembly, an antenna support member secured to the other end of said legs, and an hour angle adjustment arrangement interconnecting said antenna assembly and said support member; said antenna assembly includes a backing member; said hour angle adjustment arrangement including a pair of pivoting devices interconnecting said backing member and said support member at two spaced points along a given line; and a motor driven worm gear arrangement interconnecting said backing member and said support member at a third point spaced from said given line and disposed intermediate said two spaced points; and said combined assembly includes a hydraulic jack having a fail-safe locking device, one end of said jack being pivotably secured to said base assembly and the other end of said jack being pivotably secured to said support member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |