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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2000
Filed:
Mar. 29, 1999
Allgon AB, Akersberga, SE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a problem, how to achieve a lighter and cheaper antenna and a more reliable and simple manufacturing and assembly process. These problems are solved by arranging a first contact (602, 707) to directly contact the radiating element (604, 702), and by a force enable contact, and to directly contact a feed member (610, 713) so that an conductive connection between the radiating element and the printed circuit board is obtained through the contact. An advantage, according to one embodiment of the present invention is that the amount of material in the base can be reduced since no seat is required for the contact clip retainer. Another advantage according the present invention is that a flexible contact is provided. Another advantage with the present invention is that only one end of the base is used for introducing parts resulting in an simpler assembly process and yet another advantage is that fewer parts are needed for the contact between the radiating element and the circuitry.