초록

A spring member internally mounted within an electronic device, such as a radiotelephone, serves both as a mechanical device for urging a flip cover to an open position and as an antenna for receiving and/or transmitting wireless communications signals.

대표청구항 ▼

[ That which is claimed is:] [1.]1. An antenna system for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes a housing, and wherein the housing is configured to enclose a receiver that receives wireless communication signals, the antenna system comprising:a hinge rotatably fixed to the hou

[ That which is claimed is:] [1.]1. An antenna system for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes a housing, and wherein the housing is configured to enclose a receiver that receives wireless communication signals, the antenna system comprising:a hinge rotatably fixed to the housing;an appendage secured to the hinge and rotatable therewith about a first axis and along a predetermined path of rotation from a closed position adjacent the housing to an open position extending away from the housing; andfirst and second electrically conductive spring members disposed within the hinge, wherein at least one of the first and second spring members is configured to exert a biasing force on the appendage to urge the appendage to the open position, wherein the first and second spring members each have opposite end portions, wherein the first and second spring members are in electrical communication with the receiver, and wherein the first and second spring members are configured to operate within respective first and second frequency bands throughout the predetermined path of rotation of the appendage to receive wireless communication signals.