Power antenna with compact direct drive system

A compact direct drive system for an extensible and retractable antenna assembly uses a one-piece antenna and no threads or gears. The one-piece antenna is supported so as to slide axially up and down, but is restrained against turning. It runs through the hollow drive shaft of a coaxially supported...

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Hauptverfasser: DOURSON, STEPHEN E
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Zusammenfassung:A compact direct drive system for an extensible and retractable antenna assembly uses a one-piece antenna and no threads or gears. The one-piece antenna is supported so as to slide axially up and down, but is restrained against turning. It runs through the hollow drive shaft of a coaxially supported electric motor. Traction rollers supported on skewed shafts fixed to the end of the drive shaft drive the antenna up and down.