Patent ID: 8547290

Claim:
A device for conveying microwave signals for a positioner of a mobile antenna with a wide range of movement in relative bearing, said device comprising: a fixed portion; a mobile portion operatively coupled to the fixed portion, the mobile portion being operative to independently rotate the antenna about an X-axis and a Y-axis relative to the fixed portion, the Y-axis being subject to rotary movement of the X-axis, the X-axis being distinct from the Y-axis; and a waveguide with a conductive structure, a first end of which is connected to the antenna, a second end being connected to a mount of a positioner for the antenna, wherein the waveguide has a continuous structure including at least one swivel-joint coupling the waveguide to the fixed portion, the waveguide including substantially an S-shape to accommodate a wide range of movement, and wherein each of the first end and the second end of the waveguide is attached to either the antenna or the positioner by means for attaching the waveguide that allows a range of movement of the waveguide in order to limit bending forces of said waveguide during movements of the positioner.