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Case for portable satellite terminalRelated Patent Categories: Package And Article Carriers, Carried By Animate Bearer, Convertible Or Combined, Carrier Having A Rearrangable Strap, Multiple Rearrangeable StrapsCase for portable satellite terminal description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070241155, Case for portable satellite terminal. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application No. 11/220,549, filed on Sep. 8, 2005, by Trajkovic et al. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to portable protective cases. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Due to the high performance demands, Satellite News Gathering (SNC) systems, systems for logging and transmitting data from remote exploration sites, certain portable military communication systems, and other systems using transmission of high bit rate data require large parabolic antennas, high-power RF amplifiers and complex electronics, and therefore are relatively large. [0004] Prior art portable communications systems require relatively large containers or cases that allow for only short manual handling between transportation between vehicles. One of the best-packaged systems of this type, using only one (25''.times.24.5''.times.16'') suitcase is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,633,891. Such a suitcase cannot be checked onto an airplane with regular luggage. More compact systems exist, (e.g. European Patents EP1440612 and EP1380123) however, they are not very robust and are inconvenient to transport. They are therefore inappropriate for many applications, such as SNG and military applications. [0005] Also known in the prior art are "wearable" communication systems. Such systems usually have their electronics permanently stowed in a backpack-type container. However, such systems (e.g. U.S. Pat. No. 5,864,481 and U.S. patent applications 20040088780 and 20040113836) are used for specialized military purposes, requiring electronics operating at lower frequencies and small antennas, (e.g. personal protection devices, location beacons, etc.). Such systems are totally inadequate for applications requiring transmission of data at high bit rates. [0006] More generally, the prior art also includes "convertible" luggage systems that can be used either as a suitcase, backpack, and/or a wheeled suitcase (e.g. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,749,503; 6,742,684; and 6,530,507). However, these do not provide any protection for sensitive communications equipment. Specifically, such prior art systems do not provide for a hard shell case necessary to protect communications equipment. [0007] Accordingly, the present invention addresses the above drawbacks of the prior art by providing a novel mechanical design of the communication unit and containment system, resulting in a rugged and portable high performance system for high speed data and/or video communications. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] This invention is an easily transportable communication unit for high-speed data/video transmission via a terrestrial or satellite communication system, and a containment system therefore. For transportation, the unit can disassembled, folded down and stowed in two cases, one containing primarily the antenna and RF components and the other the baseband electronics. [0009] In the preferred embodiment, the cases are airline-checkable hard-shell cases, ergonomically sized and shaped for human backs, and are equipped with fastening means for attachment of a soft carrying handle, shoulder and waist pads and shoulder straps, a carriage with wheels, and/or a MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment) frame. The MOLLE frame provides greater support for the user when carrying the cases over uneven terrain or for long distances. It also provides the opportunity to attach accessories as may be required in, for example, military applications. [0010] The baseband housing for the baseband electronics and the cases have been designed to provide three levels of shock and vibration protection of the communication unit, namely: [0011] a) the impact resistant shells of the cases themselves; [0012] b) foam lining of the cases; and [0013] c) a shock absorber mechanism within the baseband housing for the baseband unit. [0014] The configuration of the communication unit's parts allows for compact stowage. The large 1 meter segmented antenna and RF components are mounted on a rotatable platform to which they are preferably pivotably attached by a quick-connect assembly containing guiding pins and thumb screws. The platform is attached to the baseband housing, which is equipped with two folding "legs" that can be extended into positions such that, together with the main body of the housing, three points of support are provided. This eliminates the need for a tripod, thereby saving both space and weight. The detachable quick-connect assembly provides an excellent separation point between the antenna assembly and the baseband housing that leads to compact stowage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] Further features and advantages will be apparent from the following detailed description, given by way of example, of a preferred embodiment taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0016] FIG. 1 shows the fully expanded, operational form of the communication unit; [0017] FIG. 2 shows the antenna; [0018] FIG. 3 shows the disassembled boom and feed assembly; [0019] FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) show the detail of the boom attachment; Continue reading about Case for portable satellite terminal... 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