Patent ID: 6289225
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A retractable and pivotable antenna for an electronic device, said electronic device including first and second contacts connected to respective signal transmission lines from a transceiver within said electronic device, said antenna comprising:a dielectric substrate comprising opposite first and second ends, said dielectric substrate second end movably mounted to said electronic device such that said dielectric substrate is extendible from said electronic device so as to have:a first extended position such that said dielectric substrate extends alone a first direction;a second extended position wherein said dielectric substrate first end is pivoted away from said electronic device such that said dielectric substrate extends in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction; anda retracted position;a first radiating element disposed on said dielectric substrate adjacent said first end, said first radiating element configured to resonate within a first frequency band;means for electrically connecting said first radiating element to said first contact when said dielectric substrate is in said retracted position;a second radiating element disposed on said dielectric substrate between said first and second ends, said second radiating element configured to resonate within said first frequency band; andmeans for electrically connecting said first and second radiating elements to said first contact when said dielectric substrate is in said second extended position.