Patent ID: 8674787
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: H01P,H01R

Abstract:
1. A phase shifter assembly, comprising: a. a first phase shifter sub-assembly, the first phase shifter sub-assembly including a first phase shifter carrier, a first phase shifter printed circuit board mounted on the first phase shifter carrier, a first wiper printed circuit board coupled to an input of the first phase shifter printed circuit board and having at least a first end coupled to a plurality of transmission lines on the first phase shifter printed circuit board, and at least one first wiper support mechanically coupling the first wiper printed circuit board to the first phase shifter printed circuit board; b. a second phase shifter sub-assembly, the second phase shifter sub-assembly including a second phase shifter carrier, a second phase shifter printed circuit board mounted on the second phase shifter carrier, a second wiper printed circuit board coupled to an input of the second phase shifter printed circuit board and having at least one end coupled to a plurality of transmission lines on the second phase shifter printed circuit board, and at least one second wiper support mechanically coupling the second wiper printed circuit board to the second phase shifter printed circuit board; c. a pivot arm rotatably mounted in the phase shifter assembly and being configured to engage at least one of the first and second wiper supports, the pivot arm further having a slot oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the pivot arm; and d. a throw arm mounted to the phase shifter assembly to allow linear movement of the throw arm, the throw arm further having a pin that engages the slot of the pivot arm such that when the throw arm is moved linearly, the pivot arm rotates around a pivot.