公开(公告)号：US20170244147A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15046832

申请日：2016-02-18

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C

Inventor： William Roberts ,  Matthew Bailey

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q15/16

CPC classification number: H01Q1/325 ,  B60R9/06 ,  H01Q1/1207 ,  H01Q1/1228 ,  H01Q1/1242 ,  H01Q1/3283 ,  H01Q15/16 ,  H01Q19/17

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an antenna hitch mount for securing an antenna, such as a satellite dish, to a vehicle. According to one embodiment, the hitch mount includes a hitch mounting portion, a plate, and an antenna mounting portion. The hitch mounting portion is configured to be inserted in to a hitch. The hitch mounting portion includes holes that are on opposite sides of the hitch mounting portion and are aligned with each other. The plate is used to couple the hitch mounting portion and the antenna mounting portion to each other. The antenna mounting portion is configured to support an antenna. Namely, an antenna is secured to the antenna mounting portion by a fastening device, such as a mast clamp.

公开(公告)号：US20180212332A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：US15413056

申请日：2017-01-23

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Bailey ,  William Roberts

IPC: H01Q15/16 ,  H01Q1/12

CPC classification number: H01Q15/16 ,  H01Q1/1207 ,  H01Q1/1228 ,  H01Q19/023 ,  H01Q19/132

Abstract: An antenna system includes technological improvements for achieving improved surface accuracy of an antenna reflector during manufacturing and assembly, as well as maintaining the surface accuracy in response to wear and tear on the reflector. The antenna system includes a reflector, a plurality of mounting tabs, and a backing structure. The reflector has a front reflecting curved surface, an outer rim, and a back surface. The plurality of mounting tabs are positioned and secured around the outer rim of the reflector. Each of the plurality of mounting tabs is independently flexible with respect to the outer rim. The backing structure has a central mount, a plurality of attachment arms, and a feed arm attachment. The plurality of attachment arms are secured to the outer rim of the reflector via the plurality of mounting tabs.

公开(公告)号：US20170052432A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14829147

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Karen Taxier ,  Luke VanDuyn ,  Matthew Bailey

IPC: G03B17/56 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G03B17/561 ,  G03B17/566 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/23203

Abstract: According to principles of the embodiments as disclosed herein, a device for monitoring the use of a handheld device is provided which allows for increased accuracy and ease of monitoring the use of handheld devices during usability testing. The device includes a handheld device mount configured to be releasably coupleable to a handheld device. The handheld device mount includes a cavity and a base and opposing first and second sides and first and second sidewalls extending from the base at the sides of the base. The mast has a first and second end. The first end of the mast is coupled to and extends from a third side of the cavity. A camera mount is located at the second end of the mast and configured to receive a camera.

Abstract translation: 根据本文公开的实施例的原理，提供了一种用于监视手持设备的使用的设备，其允许在可用性测试期间提高手持设备的使用的精度和易于监视。 该设备包括被配置为可释放地耦合到手持设备的手持式设备安装座。 手持式装置支架包括空腔和底座以及相对的第一和第二侧面以及从基部在基部侧面延伸的第一和第二侧壁。 桅杆有第一和第二端。 桅杆的第一端连接到腔的第三侧并从腔的第三侧延伸。 相机安装座位于桅杆的第二端，并配置为接收相机。

公开(公告)号：US09543634B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14955885

申请日：2015-12-01

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C

Inventor： Matthew Bailey ,  William Roberts

IPC: A47F5/00 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  F16B7/14 ,  F16M11/28

CPC classification number: H01Q1/1235 ,  F16B7/1418 ,  F16B7/1472 ,  F16M11/26 ,  F16M11/28 ,  H01Q1/1264

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a telescoping strut with a fixed rail feature. The telescoping strut includes an outer tube having slits and holes, an inner tube having rail slots and an insert guide, a threaded insert, and bolts. The threaded insert is positioned in the insert guide of the inner tube, which is inserted in the outer tube. The threaded insert, positioned in the insert guide, is aligned with the holes of the outer tube and the rail slots of the inner tube. The bolts are inserted in to the holes and the rail slots, and are threadably attached to the threaded insert. The insert guide and the rail slots allow the threaded insert and the bolts to slide freely with respect to the inner tube. As a result, the inner tube slides freely within the outer tube until the threaded insert and the bolts are tightened. When a desired length of the telescoping strut is obtained, the bolts and the threaded insert are tightened causing the slits of the outer tube to deform around the inner tube.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供具有固定轨道特征的伸缩支柱。 伸缩支柱包括具有狭缝和孔的外管，具有轨道槽的内管和插入引导件，螺纹插入件和螺栓。 螺纹插入件位于内管的插入导向件中，该导向件插入外管中。 位于插入导向件中的螺纹插入件与外管的孔和内管的导轨槽对准。 螺栓插入到孔和导轨槽中，并且螺纹连接到螺纹插入件上。 插入引导件和导轨槽允许螺纹插入件和螺栓相对于内管自由滑动。 结果，内管在外管内自由滑动，直到螺纹插入件和螺栓拧紧。 当获得所需长度的伸缩支柱时，螺栓和螺纹插入件被拧紧，导致外管的狭缝围绕内管变形。

公开(公告)号：US20160336640A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14711700

申请日：2015-05-13

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Bailey ,  William Roberts

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q19/12

CPC classification number: H01Q1/125 ,  F16L3/16 ,  F16L3/2053 ,  H01Q3/06

Abstract: An antenna mast assembly with an alignment plumb is provided which allows for increased speed and accuracy in aligning antenna masts. The antenna mast assembly includes an antenna mast. An upper end of the mast extends in a first direction and a lower end of the mast extends in a second direction with an angle between the first and second directions. The bend in the mast creates the angle between the upper and lower ends. The upper end of the mast is connected to an antenna. The mast also includes an orientation indicator near its lower end and aligned with the first direction. The mast assembly also includes a foot configured to couple the lower end of the mast to a mounting surface and a plumb coupled to the foot. The plumb includes a plumb indicator that aligns with the mast orientation indicator and indicates that the upper end of the mast is orientated vertically.

Abstract translation: 提供具有对准铅垂的天线桅杆组件，其允许在对准天线桅杆时提高速度和精度。 天线杆组件包括天线桅杆。 桅杆的上端沿第一方向延伸，桅杆的下端在第二方向上以第一和第二方向之间的角度延伸。 桅杆上的弯曲产生了上端和下端之间的角度。 桅杆的上端连接到天线。 桅杆还包括靠近其下端并与第一方向对准的定向指示器。 桅杆组件还包括构造成将桅杆的下端连接到安装表面的脚，以及连接到脚的铅垂。 铅垂包括与桅杆方向指示器对准的铅垂指示器，并指示桅杆的上端垂直取向。