Patent ID: 7518569
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A stabilizing mechanism for a deployed reflector antenna in a mobile satellite system, the mobile satellite system having a lift mechanism for deploying and stowing the reflector antenna, the reflector antenna having a rear support, the stabilizing mechanism comprising: a pair of stabilizing devices; a first end of each stabilizing device in said pair connected on said rear support of said reflector antenna, said first ends of said pair positioned on opposite sides of said rear support of said reflector antenna; a second end of each stabilizing device in said pair connected to said lift mechanism, said pair of stabilizing devices forming a support angle about the centerline of said reflector antenna; said pair of stabilizer devices pushing against said opposite sides with a pre-load force when said reflector antenna is deployed in said mobile satellite system to minimize deflection of said reflector antenna due to environmental forces.