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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2001
Richard Bohannan, Långås, SE;
Allgon AB, Åkersberga, SE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to problems with how to achieve a reliable and efficient connection between circuitry in a radio communication device and an extendable and retractable antenna device, which is operable in both extended and retracted position as well as during extension and retraction. This problem is solved by providing an antenna device with radiating means, movable between an extended and a retracted position. The antenna device having a feeding arrangement comprising at least a first connection member ( ) electrically coupled to and movable with the radiating means. The feeding arrangement further comprises at least a second connection member ( ) arranged for being electrically coupled to the first circuitry and fixedly mounted on a support unit. Moreover, the first connection member being electrically coupled to the second connection member in all positions between and including the extended and retracted positions.