Patent ID: 8159411
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: G01S,H01P,H01R

Abstract:
1. An antenna pedestal comprising a body having a cavity and configured to rotate in at least two axes of rotation, comprising: a rotary connector disposed in the cavity and having a longitudinal axis comprising: a first cable hose connected to the first metal portion; a second cable hose connected to the second metal portion; and a wire extending through the first cable hose, the rotary connector and the second cable hose, the wire being configured to carry a signal that receives electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding from the first cable hose, the second cable hose and the rotary connector, wherein the at least two axes of rotation comprises a first axis and a second axis, and wherein the antenna pedestal is configured to rotate 150° about the first axis while the wire remains substantially fixed.