Patent ID: 8564499
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for supporting an antenna comprising: a base comprising a vertical axis; a first pivot joint connected to the base; a bent gimbal structure connected to the first pivot joint, wherein the first pivot joint rotates the bent gimbal structure about a first axis of rotation and the first axis of rotation is substantially orthogonal to the vertical axis, wherein the bent gimbal structure does not rotate about the vertical axis; a second pivot joint connected to the bent gimbal structure; and a platform connected to the second pivot joint, wherein the second pivot joint rotates the platform about a second axis of rotation, wherein the second axis of rotation is substantially orthogonal to both the first axis of rotation and the vertical axis, wherein the platform does not rotate about the vertical axis and the center of mass for the combination of the bent gimbal structure and the platform is between the base and the first axis of rotation.