Rapid exchange system for testing wireless networks

• US 20050075105A1
• Filed: 09/24/2004
• Published: 04/07/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: United Parcel Service Of America Incorporated (United Parcel Service Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: United Parcel Service Of America Incorporated (United Parcel Service Incorporated)
• Inventors: Smith, Steven L., Horton, Mark, Schenken, Christopher T., Radosta, Chris R., Silvernale, Daniel
• Application Number:
  US10/950,170
• Publication Number:
  US 20050075105A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/424
• CPC Class Codes: F16J 15/3456 without external means for pressing the ring against the face, e.g. slip-ring with a resilient lip
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/041 Allowing quick release of the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/02 for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 19/35 Constructional details or hardware or software details of the signal processing chain
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/047 Optimisation of routes or paths, e.g. travelling salesman problem
• CPC Class Codes: H01Q 1/12 Supports; Mounting means
• CPC Class Codes: H01Q 1/3216 where the road or rail vehicle is only used as transportation means
• CPC Class Codes: H02G 3/081 Bases, casings or covers
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 24/08 Testing, supervising or monitoring using real traffic
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/02 Services making use of location information
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/029 Location-based management or tracking services
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 439/929 Connecting base plate or shelf type holder

Abstract

Systems are disclosed for removably mounting a signal testing unit to a suitable vehicle surface, and optionally providing for an electrical connector to a power source, GPS antenna, and cellular antennas such that moving a signal testing unit from one vehicle to another can be accomplished more easily. The mounting system includes a mounting bracket that is attachable to a vehicle surface and defines a plurality of keyholes. A plurality of screw-like protrusions extend from a face of a signal testing unit and, when each protrusion is engaged into each of the keyholes, movement of the signal testing unit relative to the mounting bracket is prevented.

Claims

1. In combination, a signal testing unit and vehicle mounting assembly, comprising:

a signal testing unit having a front face and a rear face, said rear face including one or more protrusions;

each of said protrusions including an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein said outer portion is of greater breadth than said inner portion;

a bracket for securely disposing said testing unit on a vehicle surface, said bracket having a back planar face and a front planar face;

said back planar face including a fastening portion for mounting said bracket to said vehicle surface; and

said front planar face including one or more keyholes sized to removably receive and retain one of said one or more protrusions of said testing unit.