Devices and methods for retaining an antenna

Details Devices and methods for retaining an antenna Devices and methods for retaining an antenna

2004-10-12

2009-02-03

Le, HoangAnh T (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

With radio cabinet

C343S906000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07486240

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed embodiments provide devices and methods for securely retaining an antenna to a communications device. The disclosed embodiments include an antenna assembly connectable with a housing. The antenna assembly may include a connector having a connector body extending from a first end to a second end and thereby defining a longitudinal axis. The first end and the housing include at least one set of corresponding, irreversible engagement members movable one way from an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position the antenna assembly is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the communications device, while in the locked position the antenna assembly is not movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the communications device. An antenna is securable relative to the connector body and is connectable with the communications device through an electrical conductor. A retainer mechanism having a retainer body may be fixedly positioned relative to the first engagement member to secure the antenna assembly in the locked position. Methods of retaining an antenna assembly in a communications device are also disclosed.

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