Folding feed mechanism and method for a mobile satellite system

Details Folding feed mechanism and method for a mobile satellite system Folding feed mechanism and method for a mobile satellite system

2007-09-28

2009-12-01

Nguyen, Hoang V (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

With support for antenna, reflector or director

C343S882000, C343S711000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07626560

ABSTRACT:
A folding feed for a mobile satellite system having a reflector antenna, a feed, and a feed arm. The feed arm carries the feed at its distal end. A pivot is provided between the distal end and the feed. A feed stop block, connected at the distal end, has first and second surfaces. When the mobile satellite system stows the antenna, the feed pivots to abut the first surface against the feed to hold the feed at a first set angle. When said mobile satellite system deploys the antenna, the feed pivots to abut the second surface against the feed to hold the feed at the second set angle. A spring connected between the feed arm and feed holds the second surface against the feed. The first angle is greater than the second angle to provide a low profile to the stowed antenna.

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