US 6,784,570 B1 · Integrated power supply and platform for military radio

Abstract

A power supply station is presented having a substantially flat-based portion and a taller rear portion extending upward from the rear of the primary base portion, but being formed integrally therefrom. Dual connectors extend forward from the front surface of the rear portion and are adapted for connecting with recessed male connectors found on the rear sockets of SINCGARS radio. Internal electronics within a unit converts standard 110/220 Volt AC current into a standard +12 Volt DC source compatible with standard SINCGARS radios. The internal electronics provide separate conversion power supplies for both connectors to allow for two SINCGARS radios to be powered simultaneously. The invention also includes switches for controlling the powering of any installed SINCGARS radio as well as low friction runners and retention latches on the front of the unit to allow for secure retention of the SINCGARS radio on the invention while powering.

Claims25

Dependent claims

An apparatus for supplying power to a SINCGARS radio, comprising:

a. a base platform adapted and arranged for holding said SINCGARS radio, said base platform including a front side and a rear side;
b. an integral rear portion extending upward from said rear side of said base platform;
c. at least one electrical connector positioned on said rear portion, said at least one electrical connector adapted to fit a complementary connector on said SINCGARS radio;
and
d. a power supply contained within said base platform in electrical contact with said at least one electrical connector adapted and arranged for supplying power to said SINCGARS radio.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Integrated power supply and platform for military radio

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Integrated power supply and platform for military radio

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Abstract

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