US5353036A
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Dual antenna assembly with antenna retraction inactivation
Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones UK Ltd
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Filing: 1992-07-08
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Granted: 1994-10-04
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Expires: 2012-07-08
Abstract
Abstract An antenna assembly comprises an elongate antenna element (11) mounted in a support (5) and movable between a retracted position (see FIG. 2) and an extended position (see FIG. 1). A helical antenna element (12) is carried at one end of the elongate element. The support (5) comprises a pair of concentric conductors (9,10) which provide a coaxial feed to the antenna elements (11, 12). Suitably the support (5) comprises a dielectric tube (6) having respective conductive portions (9,10) provided on the inner and outer faces thereof. The elongate antenna element is slidably mounted within the central conductor (9). In the retracted position both ends of the elongate antenna element are electrically connected to the central conductor (9). The elongate antenna element is thus rendered inactive as a radiating element and essentially becomes part of the central coaxial feed coupled directly to the helical antenna element. The invention provides a compact and convenient dual antenna arrangement ideally suited for use in a portable cellular radio telephone.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Baldry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/22; H01Q1/24; H01Q1/241; H01Q1/242; H01Q1/243; H01Q1/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A dual antenna assembly comprising a first antenna having an elongate antenna element mounted in a support and movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second antenna having a helical antenna element carried by one end of the elongate antenna element, wherein the elongate antenna element is rendered inactive as a radiating means by movement to the retracted position, coupling means effective when the elongate antenna element is in the retracted position to render the helical antenna element operable as a radiating means and conductive feed means coupled to said antenna elements, wherein the elongate antenna element is directly connected to said conductive feed means in the retracted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A dual antenna assembly comprising a first antenna having an elongate antenna element mounted in a support and movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second antenna having a helical antenna element carried by one end of the elongate antenna element, wherein the elongate antenna element is rendered inactive as a radiating means by movement to the retracted position, coupling means effective when the elongate antenna element is in the retracted position to render the helical antenna element operable as a radiating means and conductive feed means coupled to said antenna elements, wherein the elongate antenna element is directly connected to said conductive feed means in the retracted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support comprises a pair of coaxial conductors providing said feed means to the antenna elements, the elongate antenna element being electrically coupled to the central conductor of the coaxial pair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the elongate antenna element is slidably mounted within the central conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein means are provided at the end of the elongate antenna element opposite said one end which electrically couple said opposite end of the elongate antenna element to the central conductor of the coaxial pair.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 2, including means disposed at said one end of the elongate antenna element which electrically connect said one end of the elongate antenna element to the central conductor of the coaxial pair when the elongate antenna element is in the retracted position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the support comprises a dielectric tube and the coaxial conductors are provided respectively on the internal and external faces of said tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the coaxial conductors of the support comprise a pair of concentric conductive cylinders in spaced relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 2, including contact means which electrically connect the helical antenna element to the central conductor of the coaxial pair when the elongate antenna element is in the retracted position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein the contact means comprise a fixed electrical connector present on the support, and a movable electrical connector coupled to the helical antenna element, which movable connector engages the fixed connector when the elongate antenna element is in the retracted position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fixed connector and the movable connector are in the form of respective concentric colletts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein the contact means also connects the elongate antenna element to the central conductor of the coaxial pair when the elongate antenna element is in the retracted position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the helical antenna element is present at the end of the elongate antenna element remote from the support when the elongate antenna element is in the extended position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
122 words
A portable radio transceiver comprising: a housing enclosing transmitting and receiving circuitry, and an antenna assembly comprising a first elongate antenna mounted in a support and movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second helical antenna carried by one end of the first elongate antenna, wherein the first elongate antenna being rendered inactive as a radiating means by movement to the retracted position, and coupling means effective when the first elongate antenna is in the retracted position to render the second helical antenna operable as a radiating means, said antenna assembly being coupled to said transmitting and receiving circuitry by conductive feed means, wherein the elongate antenna remains directly connected to said conductive feed means in the retracted position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
122 words
A portable radio transceiver comprising: a housing enclosing transmitting and receiving circuitry, and an antenna assembly comprising a first elongate antenna mounted in a support and movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second helical antenna carried by one end of the first elongate antenna, wherein the first elongate antenna being rendered inactive as a radiating means by movement to the retracted position, and coupling means effective when the first elongate antenna is in the retracted position to render the second helical antenna operable as a radiating means, said antenna assembly being coupled to said transmitting and receiving circuitry by conductive feed means, wherein the elongate antenna remains directly connected to said conductive feed means in the retracted position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
75 words
An antenna assembly comprising a first elongate antenna element movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second antenna element carried by one end of the first elongate antenna element, and a pair of substantially concentric conductors providing coaxial feed means to said first and second antenna elements, wherein in the retracted position said first antenna element constitutes at least a substantial part of said coaxial feed means to said second antenna element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
An antenna assembly comprising a first elongate antenna element movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second antenna element carried by one end of the first elongate antenna element, and a pair of substantially concentric conductors providing coaxial feed means to said first and second antenna elements, wherein in the retracted position said first antenna element constitutes at least a substantial part of said coaxial feed means to said second antenna element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said first antenna element is slidably mounted within the inner conductor of said concentric pair of conductors.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said first antenna element is slidably mounted in a support, said concentric conductors being provided on said support.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein said support comprises a dielectric tube and said concentric conductors are provided respectively on the internal and external faces of said tube.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said concentric conductors comprise a pair of self-supporting conductor cylinders in spaced relationship.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
43 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said feed means are provided at one end of said first antenna element which electrically couple said one end of said first antenna element to said inner conductor of said concentric pair of conductors.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
52 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 19, wherein means are provided at the other end of said first antenna element which electrically connect said other end of said first antenna element to said inner conductor of said concentric pair of conductors when said first antenna element is in the retracted position.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
38 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 14, including contact means which electrically connect said second antenna element to said inner conductor of said concentric pair of conductors when said first antenna element is in the retracted position.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
38 words
An antenna assembly as claimed in claim 21, wherein said contact means also connect said first antenna element to said inner conductor of said concentric pair of conductors when said first antenna element is in the retracted position.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
32 words
A portable radio transceiver comprising a housing enclosing transmitting and receiver circuitry, and an antenna assembly as claimed in claim 14, said antenna assembly being coupled to said transmitting and receiving circuitry.
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