# US 11,909,096 B2 · Mechanically adjustable antenna positioning system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,909,096 B2 - Document ID: US11909096B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/534,971 - Filed: 2021-11-24 - Published: 2022-05-26 - Granted: 2024-02-20 - Earliest claimed: 2020-11-25 - Assignees: Antenna Research Associates, Inc. - Applicants: Antenna Research Associates, Inc. - Inventors: Keith Ayotte; Sandeep Palreddy; Scott Weber; Tyler McSorley; Nicholas Keith - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11909096B2 ## CPC - H01Q 1/1264: {Adjusting different parts or elements of an aerial unit} - H01Q 1/1257: {using the received signal strength} - H01Q 3/02: using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole - H01Q 19/134: {Rear-feeds; Splash plate feeds} - H01Q 19/193: {with feed supported subreflector (splash plate feeds H01Q19/134)} - H01Q: ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS (radiators or antennas for microwave heating H05B6/72) ## Abstract An adjustable antenna positioning system feed is disclosed herein. The adjustable antenna positioning system feed includes a feed base, a splash plate assembly, and a feed insert. The feed base is configured to be coupled to a reflector. The splash plate assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the feed base. The adjustable antenna positioning system feed is in a primary arrangement when directly coupled. The feed insert is positioned between the feed base and the splash plate. The adjustable antenna positioning system feed is in a secondary arrangement when the feed insert is coupled with the feed base and the splash plate. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An adjustable antenna positioning system feed, comprising: a feed base configured to be coupled to a reflector; a splash plate assembly configured to be removably coupled to the feed base, wherein the adjustable antenna positioning system feed is in a primary arrangement when the feed base is directly coupled with the splash plate assembly; a feed insert positioned between the feed base and the splash plate assembly, wherein the adjustable antenna positioning system feed is in a secondary arrangement when the feed insert is coupled with the feed base and the splash plate assembly; and a further feed insert positioned between the feed base and the splash plate assembly, the further feed insert comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is removably coupled with the feed insert and the second end is removably coupled with the splash plate assembly. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The adjustable antenna positioning system feed of claim 1, wherein the feed insert is removably coupled with the feed base at a first end of the feed insert. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The adjustable antenna positioning system feed of claim 2, wherein the feed insert is removably coupled with the further feed insert at a second end of the feed insert. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The adjustable antenna positioning system feed of claim 1, wherein a total length of the feed base, the splash plate assembly, the feed insert, and the further feed insert is dictated by a size of the reflector. ### Claim 5 An adjustable antenna positioning system feed, comprising: a feed base configured to be coupled to a reflector; a splash plate assembly configured to be removably coupled to the feed base; a feed insert positioned between the feed base and the splash plate assembly, the feed insert coupled with the feed base and the splash plate assembly; and a further feed insert positioned between the feed base and the splash plate assembly, the further feed insert comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is removably coupled with the feed insert and the second end is removably coupled with the splash plate assembly. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The adjustable antenna positioning system feed of claim 5, wherein the feed insert is removably coupled with the feed base at a first end of the feed insert. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The adjustable antenna positioning system feed of claim 6, wherein the feed insert is removably coupled with the further feed insert at a second end of the feed insert. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The adjustable antenna positioning system feed of claim 5, wherein a total length of the feed base, the splash plate assembly, the feed insert, and the further feed insert is dictated by a size of the reflector. ### Claim 9 An antenna positioning system comprising: a reflector; and an adjustable antenna positioning system feed coupled with the reflector, the adjustable antenna positioning system feed comprising: a feed base; a splash plate assembly configured to be removably coupled to the feed base; a feed insert positioned between the feed base and the splash plate assembly, the feed insert coupled with the feed base and the splash plate assembly; and a further feed insert positioned between the feed base and the splash plate assembly, the further feed insert comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is removably coupled with the feed insert and the second end is removably coupled with the splash plate assembly. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The antenna positioning system of claim 9, wherein a total length of the adjustable antenna positioning system feed is dictated by a size of the reflector. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The antenna positioning system of claim 10, wherein the reflector has a first diameter and the total length of the adjustable antenna positioning system feed is a first length corresponding to a first focal point of the reflector. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The antenna positioning system of claim 11, wherein the reflector has a second diameter and the total length of the adjustable antenna positioning system feed is a second length corresponding to a second focal point of the reflector.