Patent ID: 6061229
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A mounting arrangement for mounting a plurality of communications network base stations to a platform within a tower interior, wherein at least one of the base stations has a door hinged about a substantially vertical axis, for said at least one base station the mounting arrangement comprising:a horizontal first mounting plate, to a surface of which said at least one base station is adapted to be secured; anda first swivel mount adapted to be secured to said platform and secured to said first mounting plate, said first swivel mount allowing said first mounting plate to rotate with respect to said platform about a vertical swivel axis;wherein said first swivel mount comprises:a first swivel plate adapted to be secured to said platform;a second swivel plate secured to said first mounting plate;a bearing secured to said first swivel plate and centered about said vertical swivel axis; anda shaft secured to said second swivel plate and journalled for rotation in said bearing about said vertical swivel axis.