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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 1998
Filed:
Mar. 11, 1996
James D MacDonald, Jr, Apex, NC (US);
Yawei Ma, Cary, NC (US);
Erisson Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (US);
Abstract
A coaxial cable assembly for connecting at least one antenna element with RF signal circuitry of a portable phone is disclosed. The portable phone includes a base portion in which the RF signal circuitry is located and a flip cover rotatably secured to the base portion in which the antenna elements are located. The flip cover is rotatably secured to the base portion by means of a support bracket assembly. The coaxial cable assembly provides a separate coaxial cable for each antenna element, with a first end thereof being coupled to the antenna element and a second end being coupled to the RF signal circuitry. Each coaxial cable is shaped to extend through the support bracket assembly so as to withstand bend stresses associated with rotation of the flip cover, with certain locations of the coaxial cable being formed to maintain such shape.