Outboard Marine Corporation

Avl Technologies, Inc.

Michael A Proffitt

Russell J VanRens

John Wesley Gurney

There is provided an antenna reflector including at least first and second reflector segments, each having first and second sides. The first and second reflector segments being configured to be connected together wherein the first sides of the first and second reflector segments define a substantially continuous surface of an antenna reflector. A first latch member is attached to the second side of the first reflector segment and a second latch member is attached to the second side of the second reflector segment. Each latch member includes an abutting surface which contacts one another when the first and second reflector segments are connected together. At least one protrusion extends from the abutting surface of the first latch member. There is at least one recess in the abutting surface of the second latch member. The protrusion is received in the recess when the respective abutting surfaces contact one another.

Reflector latching mechanism for segmented reflectors used in satellite communication systems

A foam pattern assembly includes a parting line, and a surface which is intersected by the parting line and which includes a first surface portion and a second surface portion offset from the first surface portion at the parting line. The surface is leveled so that the first surface portion is not offset from the second surface portion.

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Burnsville, NC, United States of America

Michael A Proffitt