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Radar antenna mount

  • US 5,111,212 A
  • Filed: 01/30/1990
  • Issued: 05/05/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A self leveling mount for mounting a radar antenna having a center of gravity on a sailing vessel subject to heeling, said mount comprising:

  • a shaft on a fore-and-aft horizontal axis relative to said vessel;

    pivotally mounted on said shaft, a housing forming an annular chamber around at least a portion of said shaft;

    a viscous fluid in said chamber;

    vane means on said shaft dividing said chamber into two regions, the relative sizes of said regions being variable as a function of the angular position of said housing relative to said shaft, there being restricted communication between said regions; and

    means for mounting said antenna on one of said shaft and housing with the center of gravity of the antenna being below said axis and for fixedly attaching the other of said shaft and housing to said vessel.

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