Rotational Antenna

• US 20080088515A1
• Filed: 06/27/2007
• Published: 04/17/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Wistron Corporation
• Original Assignee: Wistron Corporation
• Inventors: Kuo, Yung-Yu
• Granted Patent: US 7,541,990 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 343/702
• CPC Class Codes: H01Q 1/084 Pivotable antennas
• CPC Class Codes: H01Q 1/242 specially adapted for hand-held use
• CPC Class Codes: H01Q 1/36 Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella; Particular materials used therewithH01Q1/08, H01Q1/14 take precedence

Abstract

A rotational antenna is disclosed. The rotational antenna includes a radiating member and a pivot. The radiating member preferably comprises a curved portion. The pivot further includes an axle and a body. The axle is coupled to the curved portion, and the body is electrically connected to a wireless communication device. Accordingly, the pivot is disposed within the wireless communication device and hidden inside the wireless communication device. The damage of the pivot can be avoided when moving the wireless communication device.

Claims

1. A wireless communication device, comprising:

a main body having a receiving portion;

a communication module disposed in the main body; and

an antenna, further comprising;

a radiating member including a curved portion; and

a pivot disposed in the receiving portion of the main body and connected to the curved portion, wherein the antenna electrically connected to the communication module via the pivot.

2. The wireless communication device of claim 1, wherein the curved portion of the radiating member is formed with a half circle.

3. The wireless communication device of claim 1, wherein the curved portion of the radiating member comprises a quarter circle.

4. The wireless communication device of claim 1, wherein the curved portion of the radiating member is partially received in the receiving portion of the main body.