Patent ID: 8317151
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A package for mounting an antenna onto a gun turret, said antenna having an exposed dome and a connector extending underneath said dome that connects to a coaxial cable, said package comprising: a well attaching to the turret and having female threads; and a bracket including a housing, a flange and a boss, said housing being substantially cylindrical and containing an internal chamber, said housing having proximal and distal ends along a longitudinal axis, said distal end having a surface, said flange disposed at said proximal end for mounting the antenna, wherein said connector inserts into said chamber, and said boss extending from said distal end, said boss having male threads; and a well having a longitudinal cavity, said well attaching to the turret and having said female threads for receiving said boss, wherein the cable passes through said cavity and connects to the connector of the antenna.