Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A rotatably mounted antenna connector assembly for use on communication equipment, said assembly comprising a fixed support member and a circular housing member mounted for movement between a first position and a second position, said fixed support defined by first and second major faces having a circular opening extending therebetween for receiving said circular housing member, and at least one arcuate recess along said first major face adjacent said opening, where the length thereof extends between said first and second positions, said circular housing member having a reduced diameter portion having an annular slot thereabout, and extending from one end thereof to an annular shoulder, where said reduced diameter portion is received within said circular opening up to said shoulder, and means retaining said circular housing within said fixed support, said means including a continuous spring metal ring about said reduced diameter portion for abutting against said second major face, where said ring is sinusoidal in configuration and adapted to maintain axial pressure between said fixed support and said circular housing member, said means further including a c-ring received in said annular slot to limit the axial movement of said spring metal ring from said second major face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A rotatably mounted antenna connector assembly for use on communication equipment, said assembly comprising a fixed support member and a circular housing member mounted for movement between a first position and a second position, said fixed support defined by first and second major faces having a circular opening extending therebetween for receiving said circular housing member, and at least one arcuate recess along said first major face adjacent said opening, where the length thereof extends between said first and second positions, said circular housing member having a reduced diameter portion having an annular slot thereabout, and extending from one end thereof to an annular shoulder, where said reduced diameter portion is received within said circular opening up to said shoulder, and means retaining said circular housing within said fixed support, said means including a continuous spring metal ring about said reduced diameter portion for abutting against said second major face, where said ring is sinusoidal in configuration and adapted to maintain axial pressure between said fixed support and said circular housing member, said means further including a c-ring received in said annular slot to limit the axial movement of said spring metal ring from said second major face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The rotatably mounted antenna connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder includes at least one projection therefrom, which projection is adapted to ride within a corresponding said arcuate recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The rotatably mounted antenna connector assembly according to claim 2, wherein adjacent the ends of each said recess a raised portion is provided, and that said projection coacts with said raised portion to define the respective said first and second positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The rotatably mounted antenna connector assembly according to claim 3, wherein said coaction effects an axial separation between said fixed support and said circular housing member against the resistance of said continuous spring metal ring, whereby said coaction results in a temporary locking of the fixed support and circular housing member in said first or second positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The rotatably mounted antenna connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein said circular housing member includes connector means for mounting an antenna thereto.