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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2005
Loren M. Thompson, Lapeer, MI (US);
Stephen D. Scott, Fenton, MI (US);
Korkut Yegin, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
William R. Livengood, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Loren M. Thompson, Lapeer, MI (US);
Stephen D. Scott, Fenton, MI (US);
Korkut Yegin, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
William R. Livengood, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An antenna structure and assembly is disclosed. The antenna structure includes a case that provides a capacitive coupling between a ground plane and a circuit board assembly that includes a low noise amplifier and satellite antenna. The case includes a metal impregnated thermoplastic resin. The ground plane may include at least one resilient fastener receiving portion that permits passage and frictional retention of at least one integrated fastening portion extending from the case. The antenna structure includes a cover portion placed over and ultrasonically welded to the case for encapsulating the circuit board assembly. A method for manufacturing the antenna structure is also disclosed.