US4242684A
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Quick disconnect antenna mount
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-13
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A mounting for antennas adapted for use on vehicles having mobile radio communications. The mounting device includes mating male and female members with connection provided by a straight push-in latch including a ball detent latch locked on downward pressure and disengaged by a single pull of a slip ring associated with the female member. The design of the male member allows it to be used as a stud assembly component in a plurality of mobile mounts such as mirrors, racks and the like. The special design modification of the female member further allows it to be used as an assembly component in a plurality of mobile antenna installations.
Inventors
- 👤 William D. Wolverton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:20
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A quick disconnect mounting device for a vehicle-mounted antenna, comprising: a male member and a female member, engagable one with the other, said male member operable to be fixed on a portion of the vehicle, said male member including a lower threaded end portion and an upper end portion operable to be seated in a central opening in one end of the female member, said female member having a threaded opening in its other end for receiving a like threaded end of the antenna, said central opening including a ball detent latch means and a slip ring mounted on and cooperable with said latch means; a first spring biasing means mounted intermediate said male and female member, a second spring biasing means mounted between said slip ring upper end and said female member, said latch means operable to lock the upper end portion of said male member on applied downward pressure and the slip ring operable against the force of said second biasing means for unlocking said upper end portion responsive to the upward pull of the snap ring, said first biasing means operable to separate said members with a strong force of separation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A quick disconnect mounting device for a vehicle-mounted antenna, comprising: a male member and a female member, engagable one with the other, said male member operable to be fixed on a portion of the vehicle, said male member including a lower threaded end portion and an upper end portion operable to be seated in a central opening in one end of the female member, said female member having a threaded opening in its other end for receiving a like threaded end of the antenna, said central opening including a ball detent latch means and a slip ring mounted on and cooperable with said latch means; a first spring biasing means mounted intermediate said male and female member, a second spring biasing means mounted between said slip ring upper end and said female member, said latch means operable to lock the upper end portion of said male member on applied downward pressure and the slip ring operable against the force of said second biasing means for unlocking said upper end portion responsive to the upward pull of the snap ring, said first biasing means operable to separate said members with a strong force of separation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said female member includes a relatively long hexagonal body proximate its upper end portion for ready engagement with a tool.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said female member includes a relatively short hexagonal body with a tapered end portion proximate its upper end portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said female member includes narrowed body portion having a pair of substantially parallel flat sides proximate its upper end portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a downwardly oriented dust seal is mounted centrally about said female member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the central portion of said female member includes a knurled periphery for facility of lock and unlock operation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lower threaded portion of said male member includes an internally threaded opening for attaching an electrical connector thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lower threaded portion of said male member includes a spacer and a washer for engaging a sheet metal portion of the vehicle therebetween in firm holding relationship.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 8 wherein there is included in said male member a relatively long central portion of hexagonal cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein there is included in said male member a relatively short central portion of hexagonal cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lower threaded portion of said male member includes a spacer and a washer for engaging a mounting assembly fixed to said vehicle therebetween in firm holding relationship.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
173 words
A quick disconnect mounting device for a vehicle mounted antenna, comprising: a male member and a female member, engagable one with the other, said male member operable to be fixed to a part of the vehicle, said male member including a lower threaded end portion and an upper cylindrical end portion operable to be gripped in a central opening in the lower end of the female member, said female member having a threaded opening in its upper end for receiving a like threaded end of the antenna, said central opening of said female member including a ball detent latch means operable to lock the upper end portion of the male member on applied downward pressure of the female member, and a slip ring device operable to unlock the upper end portion of the male member responsive to applied upward pull of the slip ring and the female member, a first biasing means connected inermediate said male and female members and a second biasing means connected between said slip ring and said female member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
173 words
A quick disconnect mounting device for a vehicle mounted antenna, comprising: a male member and a female member, engagable one with the other, said male member operable to be fixed to a part of the vehicle, said male member including a lower threaded end portion and an upper cylindrical end portion operable to be gripped in a central opening in the lower end of the female member, said female member having a threaded opening in its upper end for receiving a like threaded end of the antenna, said central opening of said female member including a ball detent latch means operable to lock the upper end portion of the male member on applied downward pressure of the female member, and a slip ring device operable to unlock the upper end portion of the male member responsive to applied upward pull of the slip ring and the female member, a first biasing means connected inermediate said male and female members and a second biasing means connected between said slip ring and said female member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set forth in claim 12 wherein the female member and the male member each include a relatively long hexagonal body for ready engagement with a tool.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as set forth in claim 12 wherein the female member includes a relatively narrowed body portion having a pair of substantially parallel flat sides proximate its upper end portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 12 wherein a downwardly oriented environmental seal is mounted centrally about said female 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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |