Patent ID: 6453154
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: H01Q,H01R

Abstract:
A connector assembly for removably attaching an antenna to a communication device, comprising;a connector arm pivotably mounted to said communication device, said connector arm having said antenna extending therefrom and being configured for manual rotation about a pivot axis; an antenna connector circuit mounted to said connector arm, said antenna connector circuit comprises a first RF conductor, a first shield circumscribing said first RF conductor, and a sense pin; a board track mounted to said communication device opposite said antenna connector circuit for electronic communication therewith, said board track comprises: a second RF conductor configured for electrical contact with said first RF conductor; a second shield circumscribing said second BF conductor and configured for mechanical contact with said first shield; and a sense track configured for electrical contact with said sense pin when an angular position of said antenna is within a permissible range of positions; wherein said antenna connector circuit and said board track cooperate to produce an output signal indicative of said angular position of said antenna about said pivot axis.