Patent ID: 6219527
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A radio apparatus comprising a rod-like antenna with an extension axis and a casing which has a storage portion for storing said antenna so as to be movable in a direction parallel to said extension axis, said radio apparatus further comprising:a cable, one end of which is electrically and mechanically connected to said antenna and the other end of which is fixed to an electrical part contained in said casing; andan urging arrangement engaged with said cable which urges said cable to prevent said cable from slackening said urging arrangement comprising:a tension pulley movable in said casing between a first and a second position, said cable being extended from said antenna and turned at said tension pulley; anda spring member interposed between said tension pulley and said casing for urging said tension pulley towards said first position to make said cable have tension;wherein said casing comprises two wall portions extending in said direction and being opposite to each other with a predetermined distance left therebetween, said wall portions having grooves extending parallel to each other, said tension pulley having a supporting shaft which is slidably fitted within said grooves.