Patent ID: 6215446
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
An antenna for a wireless communications device including receiving and transmitting circuitry within a housing having an opening at the upper end thereof, comprising:a thermoplastic snap-in connector having upper and lower ends with a central bore extending therethrough;said lower end of said connector being selectively removably snapped-in the opening of the housing;a helical antenna positioned in said connector at the upper end thereof;a coil cover extending around said helical antenna;and a spring contact mounted in said snap-in connector;said spring contact having upper and lower ends;said spring contact being operatively electrically connected at its said upper end to said helical antenna and extending therefrom;said spring contact having a protruding portion protruding from said snap-in connector;the protruding portion of said spring contact being in electrical contact with the receiving and transmitting circuitry.