US 6,747,603 B1 · Antenna mounting system

Abstract

An antenna mounting system includes a first mount having a positioning portion adapted to extend through an opening in a vehicle panel to position and hold the first mount relative to the vehicle panel, a second mount adapted to be disposed adjacent the opposite surface of the vehicle panel, and a connector adapted to couple the first and second mounts to each other. A conductive plate associated with one of the mounts forms a capacitive coupling with the vehicle panel and in conjunction with an inductor or resistor provides a selected resistance to ground. A connector screw in the system has a weakened section which during installation will break should excessive forces be applied thereto, thus to protect other components in the system.

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Dependent claims

An antenna mounting system, comprising:

a first mount having a first end, a second end, and a first generally flat surface, the first mount further defining a first antenna-receiving bore;
a positioning portion extending from the first surface of the first mount and located adjacent the first end of the first mount, the positioning portion forming an arc that is less than a semi-circle;
a lip extending from the positioning portion;
a flexible projection extending from the first surface of the first mount and located adjacent the second end of the first mount, the projection including an engaging element;
a second mount having a second generally flat surface, the second mount being positioned opposite the first mount, the second mount further defining a second antenna-receiving bore aligned with the first antenna-receiving bore;
and
an antenna connector having a lower portion extending through and coupling the second mount with the first mount.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Antenna mounting system

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Abstract

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