Mounting fixtures for a flat antenna and related assemblies

Abstract

A mounting fixture assembly 100 for a flat antenna (10, Figure 2A) comprises: a cabinet component assembly 110 having a base member 112 and opposing side brackets 114 to secure the assembly to opposin

Description

[0003] Shared Rural Networks (SRN) is an initiative to provide reliable mobile broadband to a majority of the United Kingdom. SRN sites are typically located in off-grid areas with no access to the rest of the network through conventional means. These sites are usually in challenging locations where wind speeds can exceed 100 mph. Standard and high performance motor aligned antennas are unsuitable because of the high wind speeds, so alignment must be carried out manually on the flat antenna. In addition, the sites are amongst trees to help obscure them from view, but can also block the signal path to the nearest satellite making accurate antenna positioning and alignment essential. An exemplary flat high performance antenna 10 is illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1B. These flat antennas 10 typically have a thickness (T) in the range of between about 1 inch to about 2 inches. FIG. 2 illustrates a standard bracket 20 used to mount these flat antennas 10 on a mounting structure (e.g., a telecommunications cabinet). As shown in FIG. 2, the bracket 20 has a base 22 with opposing side walls 24 extending upwardly therefrom and configured to have the flat antenna 10 mounted thereon. The opposing side walls 24 position the mounted antenna 10 at a fixed tilt angle (a) of about 8 degrees; however, do not allow for rotational adjustment of the mounted antenna 10 once fixed in place (i.e., on the mounting structure). Summary

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention is directed to a mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna. The mounting fixture assembly includes a cabinet component assembly and an antenna component assembly. The cabinet component assembly is configured to be affixed to a top surface of a telecommunications cabinet. The cabinet component assembly includes a base member and opposing side brackets configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly to opposing side walls of the telecommunications cabinet. The antenna component assembly includes a lower chassis member coupled to the base member and an upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member. The upper chassis member is configured to have the flat antenna secured thereto. The upper chassis member is further configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of a mounted flat antenna and the antenna component assembly is configured to rotate relative to the base member of the cabinet component assembly to adjust an azimuth of the mounted flat antenna.

[0005] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a telecommunications cabinet assembly. The telecommunications cabinet assembly includes a telecommunications cabinet, a flat antenna, and a mounting fixture assembly. The mounting fixture assembly includes a cabinet component assembly and an antenna component assembly. The cabinet component assembly includes a base member and opposing side brackets coupled to the base member. The antenna component assembly includes a lower chassis member coupled to the base member and an upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member. The opposing side brackets of the cabinet component assembly are secured to opposing side walls of the telecommunications cabinet, the flat antenna is secured to the upper chassis member of the antenna component assembly, and the mounting fixture assembly is configured to allow for adjustment of a tilt angle and azimuth direction of the flat antenna.

[0006] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna. The mounting fixture assembly includes a pole component assembly and an antenna component assembly coupled to the pole component assembly. The pole component assembly includes a pair of clamp members and two or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together. The antenna component assembly includes a lower chassis member and an upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member. The upper chassis member configured to have the flat antenna secured thereto. The upper chassis member is further configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of a mounted flat antenna.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a flat antenna assembly. The assembly includes a mounting pole, a flat antenna, and a mounting fixture assembly. The mounting fixture assembly includes a pole component assembly and an antenna component assembly coupled to the pole component assembly. The pole component assembly includes a pair of clamp members and two or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together. The antenna component assembly includes a lower chassis member and an upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member. The mounting pole is held between the pair of clamp members, the flat antenna is mounted to the upper chassis member, and the upper chassis member is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of the mounted flat antenna.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna. The mounting fixture assembly includes a pole component assembly including a pair of clamp members and two or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together. The mounting fixture assembly further includes a securement plate coupled to one of the clamp members. The securement plate is configured to hold a support rod of a flat antenna to the pole component assembly.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a flat antenna assembly. The assembly includes a mounting pole, a flat antenna having a support rod extending downwardly therefrom, and a mounting fixture assembly. The mounting fixture assembly includes a pole component assembly including a pair of clamp members and two or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together. The mounting fixture assembly further includes a securement plate coupled to one of the clamp members. The mounting pole is held between the pair of clamp members and an opening between the securement plate and one of the clamp members receives the support rod of the flat antenna and the securement plate is configured to hold and secure the flat antenna to the mounting fixture assembly.

[0010] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna. The assembly includes a pole component assembly and an antenna component assembly coupled to the pole component. The pole component assembly includes a pair of clamp members and two or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together. Each clamp member includes a first set of upper and lower clamping sections extending in a first direction and a second set of upper and lower clamping sections extending in a second opposing direction. The antenna component assembly includes a lower chassis member and an upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member. The upper chassis member is configured to have the flat antenna secured thereto. The upper chassis member is further configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of a mounted flat antenna. The orientation of clamp members may be adjusted relative to a mounting pole, thereby allowing the mounting fixture assembly to be secured to different diameter mounting poles.

[0011] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a flat antenna assembly. The assembly includes a mounting pole, a flat antenna, and a mounting fixture assembly. The mounting fixture assembly includes a pole component assembly and an antenna component assembly coupled to the pole component assembly. The pole component assembly includes a pair of clamp members and two or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together. Each clamp member includes a first set of upper and lower clamping sections extending in a first direction and a second set of upper and lower clamping sections extending in a second opposing direction. The antenna component assembly includes a lower chassis member and an upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member. The mounting pole is held between the pair of clamp members, the flat antenna is mounted to the upper chassis member, and the upper chassis member is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of the mounted flat antenna.

[0012] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna. The mounting fixture assembly includes a cabinet component assembly configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly to a top surface of a telecommunications cabinet. The cabinet component assembly includes opposing side brackets configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly to opposing side walls of the telecommunications cabinet and a pair of support members extending between the opposing side brackets. The opposing side brackets and support members define a base. The mounting fixture assembly further includes an antenna component assembly. The antenna component assembly includes a plurality of leg members extending outwardly from a central aperture. The central aperture is sized and configured to receive a support rod extending from the flat antenna and each leg member is secured to the base of the cabinet component assembly.

[0013] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to an antenna assembly. The antenna assembly includes a mounting structure, a flat antenna, and a mounting fixture assembly configured to mount the flat antenna to the mounting structure. When mounted on the mounting structure, the mounting fixture assembly is configured to withstand wind speeds over 100 mph and allows for adjustment of a tilt angle and / or azimuth direction of the flat antenna.

[0014] It is noted that aspects of the invention described with respect to one embodiment, may be incorporated in a different embodiment although not specifically described relative thereto. That is, all embodiments and / or features of any embodiment can be combined in any way and / or combination. Applicant reserves the right to change any originally filed claim and / or file any new claim, accordingly, including the right to be able to amend any originally filed claim to depend from and / or incorporate any feature of any other claim or claims although not originally claimed in that manner. These and other objects and / or aspects of the present invention are explained in detail in the specification set forth below. Further features, advantages and details of the present invention will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art from a reading of the figures and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments that follow, such description being merely illustrative of the present invention. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] FIG. 1A and FIG. IB are front and side views of a known flat antenna.

[0016] FIG. IC is a perspective view of a current fixture used to mount the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B to a structure.

[0017] FIG. 2A is a side view of a telecommunications cabinet assembly in which the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B is mounted on top of a telecommunications cabinet using a mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] FIG 2B is a partial top perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly of the telecommunications cabinet assembly of FIG. 2A.

[0019] FIG. 3A is a top perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 2A- 2B according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 3B is a side view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 3A.

[0021] FIG. 3C is a front view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 3A.

[0022] FIG. 3D is a top view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 3A.

[0023] FIG. 4A is an enlarged side view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIGS. 3A-3D illustrating the tilt range according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 4B is a transparent side view illustrating the tilt mechanism of the mounting fixture assembly of FIGS. 3A-3D at a maximum tilt angle according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] FIGS. 5A-5C are enlarged perspective views of the tilt adjustment mechanism for the mounting fixture assembly of FIGS. 3A-3D according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 6A is an enlarged top perspective view of the rotation mechanism for the mounting fixture assembly of FIGS. 3A-3D according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 6B is an enlarged top perspective view of the spigot ring for the rotation mechanism of FIG. 6A according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 6C is a bottom perspective view of the rotation mechanism shown in FIG. 6A.

[0029] FIG. 6D is a cross-sectional perspective view of the rotation mechanism of FIG. 6A.

[0030] FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an antenna assembly in which the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B is mounted to the top of a mounting pole using a mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 7B is a side view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 7A.

[0032] FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 7A-7B according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 8B is a side view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 8A.

[0034] FIG. 8C is front view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 8A.

[0035] FIG. 8D is top view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 8A.

[0036] FIG. 8E is a bottom view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 8A.

[0037] FIG. 9A is a top perspective view of an antenna assembly in which the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B is mounted to the side of a mounting pole using a mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 9B is a side view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 9A.

[0039] FIG. 10A is a top perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 9A-9B according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 10B is a side view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 10A.

[0041] FIG. 10C is a top view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 10A.

[0042] FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the tilt adjustment mechanism for the mounting fixture assembly of FIGS. 10A-10C according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 12A is a perspective view of another antenna assembly in which the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B is mounted to the top of a mounting pole using a mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 12B is a side view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 12A.

[0045] FIG. 12C is a top perspective view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 12A.

[0046] FIG. 12D is a partial front view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 12A.

[0047] FIG. 13A is a top perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 12A-12D according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 13B is a side view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 13A.

[0049] FIG. 13C is a top view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 13A.

[0050] FIG. 13D is a bottom view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 13A.

[0051] FIG. 14A is a perspective view of another antenna assembly in which the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B is mounted to the side of a mounting pole using a mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 14B is a side view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 14A.

[0053] FIG. 15A is a top perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 14A-14B according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0054] FIG. 15B is a side view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 15A.

[0055] FIG. 15C is a bottom perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 15A.

[0056] FIG. 16A is a top perspective view of another antenna assembly in which the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B is mounted to the side of a mounting pole using a mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0057] FIG. 16B is a side view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 16A.

[0058] FIG. 16C is a top view of the antenna assembly of FIG. 16A.

[0059] FIG. 17A is a top perspective view of the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 16A-16C according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0060] FIG. 17B is a side view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 17A.

[0061] FIG. 17C is a top view of the mounting fixture assembly of FIG. 17A.

[0062] FIGS. 18A-18B illustrate how the configuration of the clamp members for the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 17A-17C are adjustable to accommodate different diameter mounting poles according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0063] FIG. 19A is a top perspective view of a telecommunications cabinet assembly in which the flat antenna of FIGS. 1A-1B is mounted on top of the cabinet using a mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0064] FIG. 19B is a top view of the telecommunications cabinet assembly of FIG. 19A with the flat antenna removed to shown the mounting fixture assembly according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0065] FIGS. 20A-20C illustrate the operation of installing the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 19A-19B on top of a telecommunications cabinet according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0066] FIG. 21 is an enlarged view of a securing bracket for the mounting fixture assembly shown in FIGS. 19A-19B according to embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Description

[0067] The present invention now is described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0068] In the figures, certain layers, components, or features may be exaggerated for clarity, and broken lines illustrate optional features or operations unless specified otherwise. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0069] It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer, or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the present invention. The sequence of operations (or steps) is not limited to the order presented in the claims or figures unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0070] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the specification and relevant art and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein. Well-known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity and / or clarity.

[0071] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0072] As used herein, phrases such as "between X and Y" and "between about X and Y" should be interpreted to include X and Y. As used herein, phrases such as "between about X and Y" mean "between about X and about Y." As used herein, phrases such as "from about X to Y" mean "from about X to about Y."

[0073] It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on", "attached" to, "connected" to, "coupled" with, "contacting", etc., another element, it can be directly on, attached to, connected to, coupled with or contacting the other element or intervening elements may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being, for example, "directly on", "directly attached" to, "directly connected" to, "directly coupled" with or "directly contacting" another element, there are no intervening elements present. It will also be appreciated by those of skill in the art that references to a structure or feature that is disposed "adjacent" another feature may have portions that overlap or underlie the adjacent feature.

[0074] Spatially relative terms, such as "under", "below", "lower", "over", "upper", "lateral", "left", "right" and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature’s relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, elements described as "under" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "over" the other elements or features. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the descriptors of relative spatial relationships used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0075] Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices for cable management that may be compatible with existing cable mounting assemblies. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail below with reference to FIGS. 2A-21.

[0076] Referring to FIGS. 2A-2B, a telecommunications cabinet assembly 200 according to embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. As shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, the telecommunications cabinet assembly 200 includes a mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna 100 according to embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 100 may be configured to mount a flat antenna 10 to a top surface 32 of a telecommunications cabinet 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, as described in further detail below, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 100 is configured to be mount on top of the telecommunications cabinet 30 and be secured to one or more side walls 34 of the cabinet 30. In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10 may be as described above and shown in FIGS. 1A-1B

[0077] Referring to FIGS. 3A-3D, the mounting fixture assembly 100 according to embodiments of the present invention is shown in greater detail. As shown in FIGS. 3A-3D, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 100 comprises a cabinet component assembly 110 and an antenna component assembly 150. The cabinet component assembly 110 is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 100 to the top of the telecommunications cabinet 30 and the antenna component assembly 150 is configured to secure the flat antenna 10 to the mounting fixture assembly 100 (see, e.g., FIGS. 2A-2B).

[0078] In some embodiments, the cabinet component assembly 110 may comprise a support (or base) member 112 and opposing side brackets 114. In some embodiments, the opposing side brackets 114 are configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 100 to opposing side walls 34 of a telecommunications cabinet 30, for example, via fasteners 35 (see, e.g., FIG. 2B and FIG. 3B) In some embodiments, the side brackets 114 may be elongate L-shaped brackets. In some embodiments, the side brackets 114 may be secured to the base member 112 via a plurality of fasteners 115. In other embodiments, the side brackets 114 may be integrally formed with the base member 112. In some embodiments, each side bracket 114 may comprise opposing flanged sections 120. As described in further detail below, the opposing flanged sections 120 may be configured to mount an alternative mounting fixture assembly 800 according to embodiments of the present invention to the top surface 32 of a telecommunications cabinet 30 (see, e.g., FIGS. 19A-19B, FIGS. 20A-20C, and FIG. 21)

[0079] As further shown in FIGS. 3A-3D, in some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 150 comprises a lower chassis member 130 and an upper chassis member 140. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 is coupled to the lower chassis member 130 and the lower chassis member 130 is coupled to the base member 112 of the cabinet component assembly 110. The upper chassis member 140 is configured to have a flat antenna 10 mounted thereon (see, e.g., FIGS. 4A-4B). In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10 may be secured to the upper chassis member 140 via a plurality of fasteners 15. In some embodiments, the lower chassis member 130 may comprise a circular aperture 131 which may form part of a rotation mechanism 160 described in further detail below.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 3B, in some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 is pivotably coupled to the lower chassis member 130 which allows the mounted flat antenna 10 to be adjusted and positioned at a desired tilt angle (P) (see also, e.g., FIGS. 4A-4B). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 comprises an upper base 142 having opposing side walls 144 extending downwardly therefrom. The upper base 142 of the upper chassis member 140 is configured to have a flat antenna 10 secured thereon (e.g., via fasteners 15). In some embodiments, the lower chassis member 130 comprises a lower base 132 having opposing side walls 134 extending upwardly therefrom. When assembled together, at least a portion of corresponding side walls 134, 144 of the lower and upper chassis members 130, 140 are configured to overlap with each other. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 130 about a pair of bolts 135 received through overlapping side walls 144, 134 of the upper and lower chassis members 140, 130.

[0081] In some embodiments, each side wall 144 of the upper chassis member 140 may further comprise an arcuate slot 143. As shown in FIGS. 3B-3C, a bolt 145 is received through each slot 143 that is configured to slide or traverse within the respective slot 143 as the upper chassis member 140 pivots or moves relative to the lower chassis member 130 as the tilt angle (P) is being adjusted. Once the mounted flat antenna 10 is positioned at the desired tilt angle (P), both sets of bolts (i.e., bolts 135, 145) are tightened to secure the upper and lower chassis members 140, 130 (and the flat antenna 10) in position at the respective tilt angle (P). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 to configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 130 to adjust the flat antenna 10 at a tilt angle (P) in the range of between 0 degrees and about 20 degrees.

[0082] FIGS. 4A-4B and FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate the tilt adjustment capability of the mounting fixture assembly 100 in greater detail according to embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4A is an enlarged view of a pivot bolt 135 and bolt 145 extending through the arcuate slot 143 in the side wall 144 of the upper chassis member 140. As described above, in some embodiments, the bolt 145 is configured to traverse (slide) within the arcuate slot 143 as the upper chassis member 140 pivots (moves) relative to the lower chassis member 130 about the pivot bolt 135. Once the upper chassis member 140 is pivoted to a desired tilt angle (P), both bolts 135, 145 are tightened, thereby securing the upper chassis member 140 in position relative to the lower chassis member 130.

[0083] As shown in FIG. 4B, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 100 may comprise a tilt adjustment mechanism 170. In some embodiments, the tilt adjustment mechanism 170 is configured to move the upper chassis member 140 relative to the lower chassis member 130 (and pivot about bolts 135) to adjust the tilt angle (P) of the mounting fixture assembly 100 (and flat antenna 10 mounted thereon). FIG. 4B shows the tilt adjustment mechanism 170 positioning the flat antenna 10 at a maximum tilt angle (P) (e.g., about 20 degrees). As shown in FIG. 4B, when the flat antenna 10 is positioned at the maximum tilt angle (P), the bolt 145 has moved within the arcuate slot 143 in a first direction (DI) (e.g., upward direction away from the base member 112) until it reaches an end of the slot 143. Conversely, when the flat antenna 10 is positioned at a minimum tilt angle (P) (e.g., about 0 degrees), the bolt 145 has moved within the arcuate slot 143 in a second opposite direction (D2) (e.g., downward direction toward the base member 112) until it reaches the opposing end of the slot 143.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 5A-5C, an exemplary tilt adjustment mechanism 170 according to embodiments of the present invention that may be used with the mounting fixture assembly 100 is illustrated in great detail. As shown in FIGS. 5A-5C, in some embodiments, the tilt adjustment mechanism 170 may comprise a pair of L-shaped brackets 173, 174 coupled together via an adjustment screw 175. In some embodiments, the adjustment screw 175 may engage with a rivet nut 176. One L-shaped bracket 173 is secured to an inner surface of a side wall 134 of the lower chassis member 130 and the other L-shaped bracket 174 is secured to an inner surface of a side wall 144 of the upper chassis member 140. As the adjustment screw 175 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, the L-shaped brackets 173, 174 are pulled together or pushed apart (or vice versa) which moves the upper chassis member 140 relative to the lower chassis member 130 (i.e., pivots about the pivot bolts 135). Simultaneously, the bolt 145 slides within the arcuate slot 143 located on the opposing side wall 144 of the upper chassis member 140. Once the upper chassis member 140 is pivoted to a desired tilt angle (P), the pivot bolts 135 are tightened, thereby securing the upper chassis member 140 in position relative to the lower chassis member 130. The bolts 145 within the arcuate slots 143 are also tightened for added security and rigidity between the upper and lower chassis members 140, 130.

[0085] As noted above, in some embodiments, the lower chassis member 130 is coupled to the base member 112 of the cabinet component assembly 110. Referring back to FIG. 3D, in some embodiments, mounting fixture assembly 100 may further comprise a rotational mechanism 160 that is configured such that the antenna component assembly 150 may rotate (R) relative to the base member 112, thereby allowing adjustment of the azimuth of the flat antenna 10.

[0086] Referring to FIGS. 6A-6D, an exemplary rotational mechanism 160 according to embodiments of the present invention that may be used with the mounting fixture assembly 100 is illustrated in greater detail. As shown in FIGS. 6A-6D, in some embodiments the rotational mechanism 160 may comprise a spigot ring 162 positioned within the central aperture 131 in the lower base 132 of the lower chassis member 130. In some embodiments, the spigot ring 162 may be thinner than the base member 112 and positioned between the lower chassis member 130 and a base ring 164. To adjust the azimuth of the flat antenna 10, the lower chassis member 130 (i.e., the antenna component assembly 150) may be rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction (R) around the spigot ring 162 (relative to the base member 112). Once the flat antenna 10 is positioned to point in the desired azimuth direction, one or more fasteners 165 (e.g., bolts) coupling the lower chassis member 130 to the base ring 164 are tightened to prevent further rotation of the lower chassis member 130 about the spigot ring 162, and thereby securing the antenna component assembly 150 in place relative to the cabinet component assembly 110 (i.e., the lower chassis member 130 is secured to the base member 112). In some embodiments, the components (e.g., the lower chassis member 130, spigot ring 162, base ring 164 and / or base member 112) may be powder coated to further aid in smooth rotation about the components.

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 7A-7B, an antenna assembly 250 according to embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. The antenna assembly 250 includes another mounting fixture assembly 300 according to embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 7A-7B, the mounting fixture assembly 300 may be configured to mount a flat antenna 10 to the top of a mounting pole 40. In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10 may be as described above and shown in FIGS. 1A-1B.

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 8A-8E, the mounting fixture assembly 100 according to embodiments of the present invention is shown in greater detail. As shown in FIGS. 8A-8E (and FIGS. 7A-7B), in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 300 comprises a pole component assembly 310 and an antenna component assembly 150'. The pole component assembly 310 is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 300 to the top of a mounting pole 40 and the antenna component assembly 150' is configured to secure the flat antenna 10 to the mounting fixture assembly 300 (see, e.g., FIGS. 7A-7B).

[0089] As shown in FIG. 7B and FIGS. 8A-E, in some embodiments, the pole component assembly 310 comprises a pair of clamp members 320. In some embodiments, each clamp member 320 comprises upper and lower clamping sections 322, 324 having a recess 323 that is configured to receive at least a portion of a mounting pole 40 (see, e.g., FIG. 7C). The clamp members 320 are held together by two or more threaded bolts or rods 315 that are inserted through aligned holes 311 located near the edges of the clamp members 320 and secured with nuts 316. Tightening of the bolts 315 enables the clamp members 320 to be pulled together to clamp the mounting pole 40 therebetween, with the mounting pole 40 being held between recesses 323 in the upper and lower clamping sections 322, 324 of the clamp members 320. In some embodiments, the recesses 323 may comprise a plurality of teeth 325 configured to help grip the mounting pole 40 between the clamp members 320 (see, e.g., FIG. 8E). In some embodiments, each clamp member 320 may further comprise opposing flange members 326 extending outwardly from an upper edge. As shown in FIG. 7B, FIG. 8B, and FIG. 8E, each flange member 326 is configured to receive a respective fastener 115' (e.g., bolt or screw) to secure the antenna component assembly 150' to the pole component assembly 310.

[0090] Properties and / or features of the antenna component assembly 150' for the mounting fixture assembly 300 may be as described above in reference to the antenna component assembly 150' for the mounting fixture assembly 100 shown in FIGS. 3A-3D and duplicate discussion thereof may be omitted herein for the purposes of discussing FIGS. 8A-8D.

[0091] Similar to the antenna component assembly 150 of the mounting fixture assembly 100, as shown in FIGS. 8A-8D, in some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 150' of the mounting fixture assembly 300' comprises a lower chassis member 130' and an upper chassis member 140. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 is coupled to the lower chassis member 130' and the lower chassis member 130' is coupled to the pole component assembly 310. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 of the antenna component assembly 150' is the same as the upper chassis member 140 for the antenna component assembly 150 of the mounting fixture assembly 100 described herein, and is configured to have a flat antenna 10 mounted thereon (see, e.g., FIGS. 7A-7B). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 of the antenna component assembly 150' comprises an upper base 142 having opposing side walls 144 extending downwardly therefrom. The upper base 142 of the upper chassis member 140 is configured to have a flat antenna 10 secured thereon (e.g., via fasteners 15). As described in further detail below, in some embodiments, the lower chassis member 130' comprises a circular aperture 131' configured to receive at least a portion of a top end of the mounting pole 40.

[0092] Similar to the antenna component assembly 150 for the mounting fixture assembly 100, in some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 150' for the mounting fixture assembly 300 is configured such that the upper chassis member 140 is pivotably coupled to the lower chassis member 130' which allows the mounted flat antenna 10 to be adjusted and positioned at a desired tilt angle (P) (see also, e.g., FIG. 7B). As shown in FIGS. 8A-8E, in some embodiments, the lower chassis member 130' comprises a lower base 132' having opposing side walls 134' extending upwardly therefrom. When assembled together, at least a portion of corresponding side walls 134', 144 of the lower and upper chassis members 130', 140 are configured to overlap with each other. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 130' about a pair of bolts 135 received through overlapping side walls 144, 134' of the upper and lower chassis members 140, 130'.

[0093] In some embodiments, each side wall 144 of the upper chassis member 140 may further comprise an arcuate slot 143. A bolt 145 is received through each slot 143 that is configured to slide or traverse within the respective slot 143 as the upper chassis member 140 pivots or moves relative to the lower chassis member 130' as the tilt angle (P) is being adjusted. Once the mounted flat antenna 10 is positioned at the desired tilt angle (P), both sets of bolts (i.e., bolts 135, 145) are tightened to secure the upper and lower chassis members 140, 130 (and the flat antenna 10) in position at the respective tilt angle (P). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 140 to configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 130' to adjust the flat antenna 10 at a tilt angle (P) in the range of between 0 degrees and about 20 degrees. As shown in FIG. 7A, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 300 may comprise a similar tilt adjustment mechanism 170 as described herein to adjust the tilt angle (P) of the corresponding flat antenna 10 mounted thereon.

[0094] The antenna component assembly 150' differs from the antenna component assembly 150 in the configuration of the lower chassis member 130' in order to be coupled to the pole component assembly 310 of the mounting fixture assembly 300. As noted above, in some embodiments, each clamp member 320 of the pole component assembly 310 may comprise opposing flange members 326 extending outwardly from an upper edge that are configured to receive respective fasteners 115' (e.g., bolt or screw) to secure the antenna component assembly 150' to the pole component assembly 310. As shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8C, in some embodiments, the base member 132' of the lower chassis member 130' may comprise a pair of slots 133' and a corresponding pair of apertures 137'. In some embodiments, the pair of apertures 137' in the base member 132' align with apertures 327 in the opposing flange members 326 of one clamp member 320 and the pair of slots 133' in the base member 132' align with apertures 327 in the opposing flange members 326 of the other clamp member 320. Fasteners 115' are received by the respective aligned slots and apertures 133', 137' of the base member 132' and corresponding apertures 327 in the flange members 326 to secure the lower chassis member 130' of the antenna component assembly 150' to the clamp members 320 of the pole component assembly 310.

[0095] In some embodiments, the slots 133' and apertures 137' in the base member 132' are configured to allow for one clamp member 320 to move relative to the base member 132' while the other clamp member 320 remains stationary. For example, during installation of the mounting fixture assembly 300 on a mounting pole 40, the fasteners 115' received by the apertures 137' in the base member 132' secure the corresponding clamp member 320 to the base member 132', whereas, the fasteners 115' received by the slots 133' in the base member 132' are configured to traverse (slide) within the respective slots 133', thereby allowing the corresponding clamp member 320 to move relative to the base member 132' (for example, when the clamp members 320 are being pulled by the tightening of the bolts 315 to engage a mounting pole 40 therebetween).

[0096] In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 300 may further comprise a mounting pole stop member 138'. The stop member 138' is secured to the base member 132' and is positioned to extend over at least a portion of the circular aperture 131' in the base member 132' of the lower chassis member 130'. In some embodiments, the stop member 138' may comprise opposing flanged ends 139'. In some embodiments, the flanged ends 139' are configured to receive respective fasteners 115' to secure the stop member 138' to the base member 132'. In some embodiments, the stop member 138' may be configured to prevent the mounting pole 40 from being inserted too far through the central aperture 131' of the lower chassis member during installation on the mounting pole 40. In some embodiments, the stop member 138' may have tapered or sloped edges 138e' that are configured to engage a top edge of the mounting pole 40. The tapered or sloped edges 138e' of the stop member 138' are configured to help center the mounting fixture assembly 300 fore and aft (front / back) on the mounting pole 40. The clamp members 320 help to center the mounting fixture assembly 300 on the left and the right. In addition, the stop member 138' may also provide additional support to the mounting fixture assembly 300 after installation, for example, the stop member 138' may also help to prevent the mounting fixture assembly 300 from sliding down the mounting pole 40 (i.e., if the clamp members 320 become loose).

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 9A-9B, another antenna assembly 350 according to embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. The antenna assembly 350 includes another mounting fixture assembly 400 according to embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 9A-9B, the mounting fixture assembly 400 may be configured to mount a flat antenna 10 to a mounting pole 40. As described in further detail below, the mounting fixture assembly 400 differs from the mounting assembly 300 in that the mounting fixture assembly 400 may be used to secure the flat antenna 10 along a length of the mounting pole 40 (opposed to at a top end of the mounting pole 40). In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10 may be as described above and shown in FIGS. 1A-1B

[0098] Referring to FIGS. 10A-10C and FIG. 11, the mounting fixture assembly 400 according to embodiments of the present invention is shown in greater detail. Similar to the mounting fixture assembly 300 described herein, as shown in FIGS. 10A-10C (and FIGS. 9A-9B), in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 400 comprises a pole component assembly 410 and an antenna component assembly 450. The pole component assembly 410 is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 400 along the length of a mounting pole 40 (i.e., extending radially outwardly from a side of the mounting pole 40) and the antenna component assembly 450 is configured to secure a flat antenna 10 to the mounting fixture assembly 400 (see, e.g., FIGS. 9A-9B). Properties and / or features of the mounting fixture assembly 400 may be as described above in reference to the mounting fixture assembly 300 shown in FIGS. 8A-8D and duplicate discussion thereof may be omitted herein for the purposes of discussing FIGS. 10A-10C and FIG. 11.

[0099] Similar to other antenna component assemblies 150, 150' described herein, in some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 450 of the mounting fixture assembly 400 comprises a lower chassis member 430 and an upper chassis member 440. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 440 is coupled to the lower chassis member 430 and the lower chassis member 430 is coupled to the pole component assembly 410. The upper chassis member 440 of the antenna component assembly 450 is configured to have a flat antenna 10 mounted thereon (see, e.g., FIGS. 9A-9B). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 440 of the antenna component assembly 450 comprises an upper base 442 having opposing side walls 444 extending downwardly therefrom. The upper base 442 of the upper chassis member 440 is configured to have a flat antenna 10 secured thereon (e.g., via fasteners 15).

[00100] Similar to other antenna component assemblies 150, 150' described herein, in some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 450 for the mounting fixture assembly 400 is configured such that the upper chassis member 440 is pivotably coupled to the lower chassis member 430 which allows the mounted flat antenna 10 to be adjusted and positioned at a desired tilt angle (P) (see also, e.g., FIG. 9B). As shown in FIGS. 10A-10C, in some embodiments, the lower chassis member 430 comprises opposing side walls 434 that are coupled together via a lower base or support member 432. When assembled together, at least a portion of corresponding side walls 434, 444 of the lower and upper chassis members 430, 440 are configured to overlap with each other. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 440 is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 430 about a pair of bolts 435 received through overlapping side walls 444, 434 of the upper and lower chassis members 440, 430.

[00101] In some embodiments, each side wall 444 of the upper chassis member 440 may further comprise an arcuate slot 443. A bolt 445 is received through each slot 443 that is configured to slide or traverse within the respective slot 443 as the upper chassis member 440 pivots or moves relative to the lower chassis member 430 as the tilt angle (P) is being adjusted. Once the mounted flat antenna 10 is positioned at the desired tilt angle (P), both sets of bolts (i.e., bolts 435, 445) are tightened to secure the upper and lower chassis members 440, 430 (and the flat antenna 10) in position at the respective tilt angle (P). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 440 to configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 430 to adjust the flat antenna 10 at a tilt angle (P) in the range of between 0 degrees and about 20 degrees. As shown in FIG. 11, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 400 may comprise a similar tilt adjustment mechanism 170 as described herein to adjust the tilt angle (P) of the corresponding flat antenna 10 mounted thereon.

[00102] As shown in FIGS. 9A-9B and FIGS. 10A-10C, in some embodiments, the pole component assembly 410 comprises a pair of clamp members 420. In some embodiments, each clamp member 420 comprises upper and lower clamping sections 422, 424 having a recess 423 that is configured to receive at least a portion of a mounting pole 40 (see, e.g., FIG. 9B). The clamp members 420 are held together by two or more threaded bolts or rods 415 that are inserted through aligned holes 411 and secured with nuts 416. In some embodiments, the holes 411 may reside in flanged ends 426 that extend outwardly from each clamp member 420. Tightening of the bolts 415 enables the clamp members 420 to be pulled together to clamp the mounting pole 40 therebetween, with the mounting pole 40 being held between recesses 423 in the upper and lower clamping sections 422, 424 of the clamp members 420. In some embodiments, the recesses 423 may comprise a plurality of teeth 425 configured to help grip the mounting pole 40 between the clamp members 420 (see also, e.g., FIGS. 9A-9B).

[00103] As shown in FIGS. 10A-10C, one of the clamp members 420 is configured to be secured to the lower chassis member 430. As shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10C, in some embodiments, each side wall 434 of the lower chassis member 430 may comprise may a flanged end 436. The flanged ends 436 of the side walls 434 of the lower chassis member 430 are configured to be secured to one of the clamp members 420. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10C, in some embodiments, each flanged end 436 of the lower chassis member 430 is configured to receive a respective fastener 405 (e.g., bolt or screw) to secure the antenna component assembly 450 to the pole component assembly 410. When secured to one of the clamp members 420, the lower chassis member 430 is configured to position a mounted flat antenna 10 a sufficient distance from the mounting pole 40 to allow for sufficient space such that adjustment of the tilt angle (P) may be accomplished.

[00104] As noted above, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 400 may comprise a tilt adjustment mechanism 170 that is configured to help adjust the tilt angle (P) of an antenna 10 mounted thereon and may be the same or similar to the tilt adjustment mechanism 170 as described herein and functions in a similar manner. As described above, and as shown in FIG. 11, the tilt adjustment mechanism 170 may comprise a pair of L-shaped brackets 173, 174 coupled together via an adjustment screw 175. One L-shaped bracket 173 is secured to an inner surface of a side wall 434 of the lower chassis member 430 and the other L-shaped bracket 474 is secured to an inner surface of a side wall 444 of the upper chassis member 440. As the adjustment screw 175 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, the L-shaped brackets 173, 174 are pulled together or pushed apart (or vice versa) which moves the upper chassis member 440 relative to the lower chassis member 430 (i.e., pivots about the pivot bolts 435).

[00105] Referring to FIGS. 12A-12D, another antenna assembly 550 according to embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. The antenna assembly 550 includes another mounting fixture assembly 500 according to embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 12A-12D, the mounting fixture assembly 500 may be configured to mount a flat antenna 10' to a mounting pole 40. In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500 may be used to secure the flat antenna 10' at a top end of the mounting pole 40. The flat antenna 10' is similar to the flat antenna 10 described herein and shown in FIGS. 1A-1B except, as shown in FIGS. 12A-12D, the flat antenna 10' comprises a support rod 11 extending downwardly from a rear surface thereof. In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10' may be configured to move relative to the support rod 11 in order to adjust the tilt angle (P). In other embodiments, the flat antenna 10' may be fixed on the support rod 11 at a pre-set tilt angle (P).

[00106] Referring to FIGS. 13A-13D, the mounting fixture assembly 500 according to embodiments of the present invention is shown in greater detail. Similar to other mounting fixture assemblies described herein, as shown in FIGS. 13A-13D (and FIGS. 12B-12D), in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500 comprises a pole component assembly 510. The pole component assembly 510 is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 500 to a mounting pole 40. Similar to other pole component assemblies described herein, in some embodiments, the pole component assembly 510 for the mounting fixture assembly 500 comprises a pair of clamp members 520. In some embodiments, each clamp member 520 comprises upper and lower clamping sections 522, 524 having a recess 523 that is configured to receive at least a portion of a mounting pole 40 (see, e.g., FIG. 12C). The clamp members 520 are held together by two or more threaded bolts or rods 515 that are inserted through aligned holes 511 and secured with nuts 516. Tightening of the bolts 515 enables the clamp members 520 to be pulled together to clamp the mounting pole 40 therebetween, with the mounting pole 40 being held between recesses 523 in the upper and lower clamping sections 522, 524 of the clamp members 520.

[00107] Still referring to FIGS. 13A-13D, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500 further comprises a securement plate 530. As shown in FIGS. 13A-13D, the securement plate 530 is configured to be secured to one of the clamp members 520, for example, via a plurality of fasteners 535. In some embodiments, the securement plate 530 may comprise opposing flanged ends 533. The fasteners 535 may be received through respective apertures 533a in the flanged ends 533 to secure the securement plate 530 to the clamp member 520 (see, e.g., FIG. 12D and FIG. 13B). The securement plate 530 is configured to hold the support rod 11 of the flat antenna 10' to the pole component assembly 510 (see, e.g., FIGS. 12A-12D). For example, as shown in FIGS. 12A-12D and FIGS. 13A-13D, in some embodiments, the securement plate 530 may have a generally triangular shape. When the securement plate 530 is secured to the clamp member 520, the triangular shape of the plate 530 defines an opening 532 between the plate 530 and the clamp member 520. The opening 532 between the plate 530 and the clamp member 520 is sized and configured to receive the support rod 11 of the flat antenna 10' (see, e.g., FIGS. 12A-12D). In some embodiments, the securement plate 530 comprise a slot 531 extending upwardly from a bottom edge.

[00108] In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500 further comprises a support member 534. The support member 534 is secured to the lower clamping section 524 of the clamp member 520 to which the securement plate 530 is secured. In some embodiments, the support member 534 is secured to the lower clamping section 524 by a pair of fasteners 536. The support member 534 extends outwardly from the clamp member 520 such that at least a portion is positioned below the opening 532 defined by the securement plate 530 and the clamp member 520. The support member 534 is configured engage a bottom end of the support rod 11 (i.e., an opposing end from the flat antenna 10') to help to hold and secure the support rod 11 (and antenna 10') to the mounting fixture assembly 500 (see, e.g., FIG. 12B and FIG. 12D). For example, in some embodiments, the support member 534 provides a platform for the support rod 11 to rest on such that the securement plate 530 does not have to support the weight of the flat antenna 10' through friction alone.

[00109] As shown in FIG. 12D and FIG. 13A, in some embodiments, the support member 534 may comprise a flanged end 537 extending upwardly toward the securement plate 530. In some embodiments, the flanged end 537 may be configured to provide additional support to the support rod 11 positioned within the opening 532 defined by the securement plate 530. As shown in FIG. 12D, FIG. 13A, and FIG. 13C, in some embodiment, the flanged end 537 may comprise a finger member 538. The finger member 538 may extend upwardly from the flanged end 537 and is configured to be received within the slot 531 in the securement plate 530. In some embodiments, the finger member 538 acts a key in a key way (i.e., slot 531) to prevent rotation of the support rod 11 so that the securement plate 530 does not have to prevent rotation of the support rod 11 through friction alone. In some embodiments, the finger member 538 may be configured to engage with the support rod 11 to provide additional support. For example, the finger member 538 may exert a force against the support rod 11 to further hold and secure the support rod 11 against the clamp member 520. In some embodiments, the end of the finger member 538 is configured to touch a molded electrical connector (not shown) and prevent it from being pulled out.

[00110] Referring to FIGS. 14A-14B, another antenna assembly 550' according to embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. The antenna assembly 550' includes another mounting fixture assembly 500' according to embodiments of the present invention (see also, e.g., FIGS. 15A-15C). Properties and / or features of the mounting fixture assembly 500' may be as described above in reference to the other mounting fixture assemblies described herein and duplicate discussion thereof may be omitted herein for the purposes of discussing FIGS. 14A-14B and FIGS. 15A-15C

[00111] As shown in FIGS. 14A-14B, the mounting fixture assembly 500' may be configured to mount a flat antenna 10' to a mounting pole 40. In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500' may be used to secure the flat antenna 10' along a length of the mounting pole 40. Similar to the mounting fixture assembly 500, the flat antenna 10' comprises a support rod 11 extending downwardly from a rear surface thereof. In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10' may be configured to move relative to the support rod 11 in order to adjust the tilt angle (P). In other embodiments, the flat antenna 10' may be fixed on the support rod 11 at a pre-set tilt angle (P).

[00112] Referring to FIGS. 15A-15C, the mounting fixture assembly 500' according to embodiments of the present invention is shown in greater detail. In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500 comprises a pole component assembly 410'. The pole component assembly 410' is similar to the pole component assembly 400 for mounting fixture assembly 400 described herein and shown in FIGS. 10A-10C. As shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, in some embodiments, the pole component assembly 410' comprises a pair of clamp members 420'. In some embodiments, each clamp member 420' comprises upper and lower clamping sections 422', 424' having a recess 423' that is configured to receive at least a portion of a mounting pole 40 (see, e.g., FIG. 14A). The clamp members 420' are held together by two or more threaded bolts or rods 415' that are inserted through aligned holes 411' and secured with nuts 416'. In some embodiments, the holes 411' may reside in flanged ends 426' that extend outwardly from each clamp member 420'. Tightening of the bolts 415' enables the clamp members 420' to be pulled together to clamp the mounting pole 40 therebetween, with the mounting pole 40 being held between recesses 423' in the upper and lower clamping sections 422', 424' of the clamp members 420'.

[00113] Still referring to FIGS. 14A-14B and FIGS. 15A-15C, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500' may further comprise an extension section 540. The extension section 540 is configured to position support rod 11 (and flat antenna 10') a sufficient distance (D) from the mounting pole 40 (see, e.g., FIG. 14B). The extension section 540 positions the support rod 11a distance (D) from the mounting pole 40 such that the flat antenna 10' may be adjusted to a desired tilt angle (P) without contacting the mounting pole 40. In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10' includes integrated actuators that automatically adjust the tilt angle and azimuth, and thus, there is no manual control and the antenna 10' is configured to self-adjust to find the best signal. In some embodiments, the extension section 540 is configured to position the support rod 11 a distance (D) from the mounting pole 40 in a range of between about 287 millimeters and about 350 millimeters. In some embodiments, the extension section 540 is sized and configured to position the support rod a distance (D) that is at least half of a length of the antenna panel. In some embodiments, some extra clearance is added to the distance (D) to accommodate azimuth rotation.

[00114] As shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, in some embodiments, the extension section 540 may comprise opposing side members 542 secured to one of the clamp members 420. In some embodiments, the corresponding ends 543 of the side members 542 may be bent (or flanged) inwardly and secured to the clamp member 420 via a plurality of fasteners 545. In some embodiments, when secured to the clamp member 420, at least a portion of each end 543 of the side members 542 may be configured to overlap with each other to receive the fasteners 545. In some embodiments, the opposing ends 546 of the side members 542 may also be bent (or flanged) inwardly. As further shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, in some embodiments, the extension section 540 may further comprise a coupling plate 544. The coupling plate 544 is configured to be secured to the opposing flanged ends 546 of the side members 542, thereby helping to hold and secure the side members 542 of the extension section 540 together.

[00115] The mounting fixture assembly 500' further comprises a securement plate 530'. The securement plate 530' is similar to the securement plate 530 described herein. As shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, the securement plate 530' is configured to be secured to the coupling plate 544 (and opposing flanged ends 546 of the side members 542 of the extension section 540) via a plurality of fasteners 535'. In some embodiments, the securement plate 530' may comprise opposing flanged ends 533' that align with the opposing flanged ends 546 of the extension section 540. Together, the coupling plate 544 and the securement plate 530' are configured to hold the support rod 11 of the flat antenna 10' to the mounting fixture assembly 500' (see, e.g., FIGS. 14A-14B). Similar to the securement plate 530, as shown in FIGS. 14A-14B and FIGS. 15A-15C, in some embodiments, the securement plate 530' may have a generally triangular shape. When the securement plate 530' is secured to the coupling plate 544 (and extension section 540), the triangular shape of the plate 530' defines an opening 532' between the plate 530' and the coupling plate 544. The opening 532' between the plate 530' and the coupling plate 544 is sized and configured to receive the support rod 11 of the flat antenna 10' (see, e.g., FIGS. 14A- 14B) In some embodiments, the securement plate 530' comprise a slot 531' extending upwardly from a bottom edge.

[00116] Similar to mounting fixture assembly 500, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 500' further comprises a support member or platform 534' that is similar to the support member 534 described herein. The support member 534' is secured to the coupling plate 544 to which the securement plate 530' is secured. In some embodiments, the support member 534' is secured to the coupling plate 544 by a pair of fasteners 536'. The support member 534' extends outwardly from the coupling plate 544 such that at least a portion is positioned below the opening 532' defined by the securement plate 530' and the coupling plate 544. The support member 534' is configured engage a bottom end of the support rod 11 (i.e., an opposing end from the flat antenna 10') to help to hold and secure the support rod 11 (and flat antenna 10') to the mounting fixture assembly 500' (see, e.g., FIGS. 14A-14B).

[00117] As shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, in some embodiments, the support member 534' may comprise a flanged end 537' extending upwardly toward the securement plate 530'. In some embodiments, the flanged end 537' may be configured to provide additional support to the support rod 11 positioned within the opening 532' defined by the securement plate 530'. As shown in FIG. 15A, in some embodiment, the flanged end 537' may comprise a finger member 538'. The finger member 538' may extend upwardly from the flanged end 537' and is configured to be received within the slot 531' in the securement plate 530'. In some embodiments, the finger member 538' may be configured to engage with the support rod 11 to provide additional support. For example, the finger member 538' may exert a force against the support rod 11 to further hold and secure the support rod 11 against the coupling plate 544.

[00118] Referring to FIGS. 16A-16C, another antenna assembly 600 according to embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. The antenna assembly 600 includes another mounting fixture assembly 700 according to embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, the mounting fixture assembly 700 may be configured to mount a flat antenna 10 to a mounting pole 40. In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 700 may be used to secure the flat antenna 10 along a length of the mounting pole 40. In some embodiments, the flat antenna 10 may be as described above and shown in FIGS. 1A-1B.

[00119] Referring to FIGS. 17A-17C, the mounting fixture assembly 700 according to embodiments of the present invention is shown in greater detail. Similar to other mounting fixture assemblies described herein, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 700 comprises a pole component assembly 710 and an antenna component assembly 750. The pole component assembly 710 is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 700 along the length of a mounting pole 40 (i.e., extending radially outwardly from a side of the mounting pole 40) and the antenna component assembly 750 is configured to secure a flat antenna 10 to the mounting fixture assembly 700 (see, e.g., FIGS. 16A-16C). Properties and / or features of the mounting fixture assembly 700 may be as described above in reference to other mounting fixture assemblies and duplicate discussion thereof may be omitted herein for the purposes of discussing FIGS. 17A-17C

[00120] Similar to antenna component assemblies for other mounting fixture assemblies described herein, in some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 750 of the mounting fixture assembly 700 comprises a lower chassis member 730 and an upper chassis member 740. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 740 is coupled to the lower chassis member 730 and the lower chassis member 730 is coupled to the pole component assembly 710. The upper chassis member 740 of the antenna component assembly 750 is configured to have a flat antenna 10 mounted thereon (see, e.g., FIGS. 16A-16C). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 740 of the antenna component assembly 750 comprises an upper base 742 having opposing side walls 744 extending downwardly therefrom. The upper base 742 of the upper chassis member 740 is configured to have a flat antenna 10 secured thereon (e.g., via fasteners 15).

[00121] In some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 750 for the mounting fixture assembly 700 is configured such that the upper chassis member 740 is pivotably coupled to the lower chassis member 730 which allows the mounted flat antenna 10 to be adjusted and positioned at a desired tilt angle (P) (see also, e.g., FIG. 16B). As shown in FIGS. 17A-17C, in some embodiments, the lower chassis member 730 comprises opposing side walls 734 that are coupled together via a lower base or support member 732. When assembled together, at least a portion of corresponding side walls 734, 744 of the lower and upper chassis members 730, 740 are configured to overlap with each other. In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 740 is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 730 about a pair of bolts 735 received through overlapping side walls 744, 734 of the upper and lower chassis members 740, 730.

[00122] In some embodiments, each side wall 744 of the upper chassis member 740 may further comprise an arcuate slot 743. A bolt 745 is received through each slot 743 that is configured to slide or traverse within the respective slot 743 as the upper chassis member 740 pivots or moves relative to the lower chassis member 730 as the tilt angle (P) is being adjusted. Once the mounted flat antenna 10 is positioned at the desired tilt angle (P), both sets of bolts (i.e., bolts 735, 745) are tightened to secure the upper and lower chassis members 740, 730 (and the flat antenna 10) in position at the respective tilt angle (P). In some embodiments, the upper chassis member 740 to configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member 730 to adjust the flat antenna 10 at a tilt angle (P) in the range of between 0 degrees and about 20 degrees.

[00123] As shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, FIGS. 17A-17C, and FIGS. 18A-18B, in some embodiments, the pole component assembly 710 comprises a pair of clamp members 720. In some embodiments, each clamp member 720 comprises a first set of upper and lower clamping sections 722a, 724a having a recess 723 that is configured to receive at least a portion of a mounting pole 40 (see also, e.g., FIG. 16C). The first set of upper and lower clamping sections 722a, 724a extend outwardly from the respective clamp members 720 in a first direction. As shown in FIGS. 17A-17C, in some embodiments, each clamp member 720 may comprise a second smaller set of upper and lower clamping sections 722b, 724b having a recess 727 that is configured to receive at least a portion of a mounting pole 40 (see also, e.g., FIG. 16C). In some embodiments, the second set of upper and lower clamping sections 722b, 724b extend outwardly from the respective clamp members 720 in a second opposing direction from the first set of upper and lower clamping sections 722a, 724a. In some embodiments, the second set of upper and lower clamping sections 722b, 724b (and corresponding recesses 727) may be smaller in size relative to the first set of upper and lower clamping sections 722a, 724a (and corresponding recesses 723). As described in further detail below, the orientation of the clamp members 720 may be changed to accommodate different diameter mounting poles 40 (see, e.g., FIGS. 18A-18B).

[00124] Similar to other clamp members described herein, the clamp members 720 of the mounting fixture assembly 700 are held together by two or more threaded bolts or rods 715 that are inserted through aligned holes 711 and secured with nuts 716. In some embodiments, the holes 711 may reside in flanged ends 726 that extend outwardly from each clamp member 720. Tightening of the bolts 715 enables the clamp members 720 to be pulled together to clamp the mounting pole 40 therebetween, with the mounting pole 40 being held between recesses 723 in the first set of upper and lower clamping sections 722a, 724a and / or the recesses 727 of the second set of upper and lower clamping members 722b, 724b of the clamp members 720. In some embodiments, the recesses 723, 727 may comprise a plurality of teeth 725 configured to help grip the mounting pole 40 between the clamp members 720 (see also, e.g., FIG. 16C).

[00125] As shown in FIGS. 16A-16C and FIGS. 17A-17C, one of the clamp members 720 is configured to be secured to the lower chassis member 730. As shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 17C, in some embodiments, each side wall 734 of the lower chassis member 730 may comprise may a flanged end 736. The flanged ends 736 of the side walls 734 of the lower chassis member 730 are configured to be secured to one of the clamp members 720. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 17C, in some embodiments, each flanged end 736 of the lower chassis member 730 is configured to receive one or more fasteners 737 (e.g., bolt or screw) to secure the antenna component assembly 750 to the pole component assembly 710.

[00126] FIGS. 18A-18B illustrate how the clamp members 720 are configured such that their orientation relative to the mounting pole 40 may be changed to accommodate mounting poles 40 having different diameters (e.g., DI, D2). As shown in FIG. 18A, in some embodiments, the clamp members 720 may be oriented such that a mounting pole 40 having a first diameter DI is positioned between the larger recess 723 of the first set of upper and lower clamping sections 722a, 724a for one clamp member 720 and the smaller recess 727 of the second set of upper and lower clamping sections 722b, 724b for the other clamp member 720. In some embodiments, the orientation of the clamp members 720 shown in FIG. 18A may be used to accommodate a mounting pole 40 having a diameter DI in a range of between about 2 inches (60.3 millimeters) and about 4 inches (114.3 millimeters).

[00127] As shown in FIG. 18B, in some embodiments, the clamp members 720 may be oriented such that a mounting pole 40" having a second larger diameter D2 ( / .e., larger than DI) is positioned between the smaller recess 727 of the second set of upper and lower clamping sections 722b, 724b for both clamp members 720. In some embodiments, the orientation of the clamp members 720 shown in FIG. 18B may be used to accommodate a mounting pole 40' having a diameter D2 in a range of between about 4 inches (114.3 millimeters) and about 10 inches (273 millimeters).

[00128] Referring to FIGS. 19A-19B, FIGS. 20A-20C, and FIG. 21, another mounting fixture assembly 800 according to embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. In some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 800 is configured to mount a flat antenna 10 to the top surface 32 of a telecommunications cabinet 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, as described in further detail below, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 800 is configured to be mount on top of the telecommunications cabinet 30 and be secured to one or more side walls 34 of the cabinet 30.

[00129] As shown in FIGS. 19A-19B, in some embodiments, the mounting fixture assembly 800 comprises a base 850 and an antenna component assembly 810. The base 850 configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 800 to the top of the telecommunications cabinet 30 and the antenna component assembly 810 is configured to be secured to the base 850 in order to secure the flat antenna 10' to the mounting fixture assembly 800 (see also, e.g., FIGS. 20A-20C).

[00130] In some embodiments, the base 850 may comprise the same or similar opposing side brackets 114 as described above with respect to the cabinet component assembly 110 of the mounting fixture assembly 100 (see, e.g., FIGS. 3A-3D). As shown in FIG. 19A, in some embodiments, the opposing side brackets 114 are configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly 800 to opposing side walls 34 of a telecommunications cabinet 30, for example, via fasteners 35. In some embodiments, the side brackets 114 may be elongate L-shaped brackets. As shown in FIGS. 19A-19B and FIG. 20A, in some embodiments, the base 850 further comprises opposing support members 118 that couple the opposing side brackets 114 together. In some embodiments, the side brackets 114 may be secured to the support members 118 via a plurality of fasteners 115 (see, e.g., FIG. 20A). In other embodiments, the side brackets 114 may be integrally formed with the support members 118.

[00131] As shown in FIGS. 19A-19B and FIG. 20C, the antenna component assembly 810 comprises a plurality of leg members 830. In some embodiments, the antenna component assembly 810 comprises four leg members 830 extending outwardly from a central aperture 811. In some embodiments, the central aperture 811 is sized and configured to receive the support rod 11 extending from the flat antenna 10' (see, e.g., FIG. 19A).

[00132] As shown in FIG. 20C and FIG. 21, the leg members 830 are configured to be secured to the base 850. As noted above, in some embodiments, the side brackets 114 may comprise opposing flanged sections 120. In some embodiments, the opposing flanged sections 120 are configured such that the leg members 830 of the antenna component assembly 810 may be secured thereto. As shown in FIG. 21, and described in further detail below, in some embodiments, each leg member 830 may comprise an aperture 830a configured to receive a respective fastener 825 which engages a respective locking bracket 820 to secure the antenna component assembly 810 (i.e., each leg member 830) to the base 850.

[00133] FIGS. 20A-20C illustrate installation of the mounting fixture assembly 800 on the top of a telecommunications cabinet 30 according to embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 20A, the opposing side brackets 114 are secured to the opposing support members 118 via fasteners 115 to form the base 850 of the mounting fixture assembly 800. Next, as shown in FIG. 20B, the base 850 mounted to the top 32 of the telecommunications cabinet 30. The side brackets 114 are secured to corresponding side walls 34 of the cabinet 30 via fasteners 35. Finally, the antenna component assembly 810 is secured to the base 850. As shown in FIG. 20C, in some embodiments, the flat antenna 10' may already be secured to the antenna component assembly 810 prior to the antenna component assembly 810 being secured to the base 850. For example, in some embodiments, the support rod 11 of the flat antenna 10' is received by and secured within the central aperture 811 of the antenna component assembly 810 prior to the antenna component assembly 810 is secured to the base 850. In other embodiments, the flat antenna 10' may be secure the antenna component assembly 810 after the antenna component assembly 810 has been secured to the base 830 on top of the telecommunications cabinet 30.

[00134] As shown in FIG. 20C and FIG. 21, to secure the antenna component assembly 810 to the base 850, in some embodiments, the aperture 830a residing at an end of each leg member 830 is aligned with a corresponding aperture 120a each flanged section 120 of the side bracket 114 of the base 850. Respective locking brackets 820 are then placed over the end of each leg member 830. As shown in FIG. 21, in some embodiments, the locking brackets 820 may be L-shaped having a longer side 822a and a shorter side 822b. In some embodiments, the longer side 822a of each locking bracket 820 may be configured to receive a fastener 825 (e.g., through an aperture 820a). In some embodiments, the fastener 825 is inserted through the aligned apertures 820a, 830a, 120a of the locking brackets 820, leg members 830, and flanged sections 120. Additional fasteners 826 are received through the shorter side 822b of the locking brackets 820 to secure the locking brackets 820 to the respective flanged sections 120 of the side brackets 114, thereby securing the antenna component assembly 810 (e.g., leg member 830) to the base 850. As shown in FIG. 21, in some embodiments, each of the locking brackets 820 may further comprise a recess 821 (in the longer side 822a). The recess 821 may be configured to engage a portion of the respective leg member 830 to further secure the leg member 830 to the base 850.

[00135] The foregoing is illustrative of the present invention and is not to be construed as limiting thereof. Although a few exemplary embodiments of this invention have been described, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention as defined in the claims. The invention is defined by the following claims, with equivalents of the claims to be included therein.

Claims

1. A mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna, the mounting fixture assemblycomprising:a cabinet component assembly configured to be affixed to a top surface of a telecommunications cabinet, the cabinet component assembly comprising:a base member; andopposing side brackets coupled to the base member, the opposing side brackets are configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly to opposing side walls of the telecommunications cabinet; andan antenna component assembly, the antenna component assembly comprising:a lower chassis member coupled to the base member of the cabinet component assembly; andan upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member, the upper chassis member configured to have the flat antenna mounted thereto,wherein the upper chassis member is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of a mounted flat antenna, andwherein the antenna component assembly is configured to rotate relative to the base member of the cabinet component assembly to adjust an azimuth of the mounted flat antenna.

2. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 1, wherein the opposing side brackets of the cabinet component assembly are L-shaped brackets.

3. The mounting fixture assembly according any one of Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the upper chassis member of the antenna component assembly comprises an upper base having opposing side walls extending downwardly therefrom and the lower chassis member comprises a lower base member having opposing side walls extending upwardly therefrom, and wherein when assembled together, at least a portion of corresponding side walls of the lower and upper chassis members are configured to overlap with each other, the upper chassis member configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member about a pair of bolts received through the portion of overlapping side walls of the upper and lower chassis members.

4. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 3, wherein each side wall of the upper chassis member comprises an arcuate slot, a fastening member is configured to slide within each arcuate slot as the upper chassis member moves relative to the lower chassis member.

5. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upper chassis member to configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust tilt angle of the mounted flat antenna in the range of between 0 degrees and about 20 degrees.

6. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a tilt adjustment mechanism coupled to the upper and lower chassis members.

7. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 6, wherein the tilt adjustment mechanism comprises a pair of L-shaped brackets coupled together via an adjustment screw, one L-shaped bracket secured to an inner surface of a side wall of the lower chassis member and one L-shaped bracket secured to an inner surface of a side wall of the upper chassis member, and wherein the L-shaped brackets are pulled together or pushed apart as the adjustment screw is rotated which moves the upper chassis member relative to the lower chassis member to adjust the tilt angle.

8. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a rotational mechanism coupled to the lower chassis member of the antenna component assembly and the base member of the cabinet component assembly.

9. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 8, wherein the rotational mechanism comprises a spigot ring, the spigot ring positioned within a central aperture in the lower base of the lower chassis member and held in position by a base ring secured to the lower chassis member via one or more fasteners, the lower chassis member is configured to rotatearound the spigot ring relative to the base member to adjust the azimuth direction of the mounted flat antenna.

10. A mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna, the mounting fixture assembly comprising:a pole component assembly, the pole component assembly comprising:a pair of clamp members configured to receive at least a portion of a mounting pole; andtwo or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together; and an antenna component assembly coupled to the pole component assembly, the antenna component assembly comprising:a lower chassis member; andan upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member, the upper chassis member configured to have the flat antenna secured thereto,wherein the upper chassis member is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of a mounted flat antenna.

11. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 10, wherein the pole component assembly is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly along a length of a mounting pole, and wherein the lower chassis member is secured to one of the clamp members such that the antenna component assembly positions a mounted flat antenna a sufficient distance from the mounting to allow sufficient space for adjustment of the tilt angle.

12. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 10, wherein the pole component assembly is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly on a top end of a mounting pole, and wherein the lower chassis member comprises a central aperture sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the top end of the mounting pole.

13. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of Claims 10-12, wherein eachclamp member comprises opposing flange members extending outwardly from an upper edge,each flange member is configured to receive a respective fastener to secure the antenna component assembly to the pole component assembly.

14. The mounting fixture assembly according any one of Claims 10-13, wherein the upper chassis member of the antenna component assembly comprises an upper base having opposing side walls extending downwardly therefrom and the lower chassis member comprises a lower base member having opposing side walls extending upwardly therefrom, and wherein when assembled together, at least a portion of corresponding side walls of the lower and upper chassis members are configured to overlap with each other, the upper chassis member configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member about a pair of bolts received through the portion of overlapping side walls of the upper and lower chassis members.

15. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 14, wherein each side wall of the upper chassis member comprises an arcuate slot, a fastening member is configured to slide within each arcuate slot as the upper chassis member moves relative to the lower chassis member.

16. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of Claims 10-15, further comprising a tilt adjustment mechanism coupled to the upper and lower chassis members.

17. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 17, wherein the tilt adjustment mechanism comprises a pair of L-shaped brackets coupled together via an adjustment screw, one L-shaped bracket secured to an inner surface of a side wall of the lower chassis member and one L-shaped bracket secured to an inner surface of a side wall of the upper chassis member, and wherein the L-shaped brackets are pulled together or pushed apart as the adjustment screw is rotated which moves the upper chassis member relative to the lower chassis member to adjust the tilt angle.

18. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of Claims 12-17, wherein the base member of the lower chassis member comprises a pair of slots and a corresponding pair of apertures, the pair of apertures in the base member align with corresponding apertures inopposing flange members of one clamp member and the pair of slots in the base member align with apertures in the opposing flange members of the other clamp member, and wherein fasteners are received by the respective aligned slots and apertures of the base member and corresponding apertures in the flange members to secure the lower chassis member of the antenna component assembly to the clamp members of the pole component assembly.

19. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 18, wherein the fasteners received by the apertures in the base member secure the corresponding clamp member to the base member, and the fasteners received by the slots in the base member are configured to slide within the respective slots, thereby allowing the corresponding clamp member to move relative to the base member.

20. A mounting fixture assembly for a flat antenna, the assembly comprising:a pole component assembly, the pole component assembly comprising:a pair of clamp members, each clamp member comprising a first set of upper and lower clamping sections extending in a first direction and a second smaller set of upper and lower clamping sections extending in a second opposing direction; andtwo or more threaded bolts configured to hold the clamp members together, an antenna component assembly coupled to the pole component, the antenna component assembly comprising:a lower chassis member; andan upper chassis member coupled to the lower chassis member, the upper chassis member configured to have the flat antenna secured thereto,wherein the upper chassis member is configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust a tilt angle of a mounted flat antenna.wherein the orientation of clamp members relative to a mounting pole may be adjusted, thereby allowing the mounting fixture assembly to be secured to different diameter mounting poles.

21. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 20, wherein the pole component assembly is configured to secure the mounting fixture assembly along a length of amounting pole, and wherein the lower chassis member is secured to one of the clamp members such that the antenna component assembly positions a mounted flat antenna a sufficient distance from the mounting to allow sufficient space for adjustment of the tilt angle.

22. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of Claim 20 or Claim 21, wherein each clamp member comprises opposing flange members extending outwardly from an upper edge, each flange member is configured to receive a respective fastener to secure the antenna component assembly to the pole component assembly.

23. The mounting fixture assembly according any one of Claims 20-22, wherein the upper chassis member of the antenna component assembly comprises an upper base having opposing side walls extending downwardly therefrom and the lower chassis member comprises a lower base member having opposing side walls extending upwardly therefrom, and wherein when assembled together, at least a portion of corresponding side walls of the lower and upper chassis members are configured to overlap with each other, the upper chassis member configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member about a pair of bolts received through the portion of overlapping side walls of the upper and lower chassis members.

24. The mounting fixture assembly according to Claim 23, wherein each side wall of the upper chassis member comprises an arcuate slot, a fastening member is configured to slide within each arcuate slot as the upper chassis member moves relative to the lower chassis member.

25. The mounting fixture assembly according to any one of Claims 20-24, wherein the upper chassis member to configured to pivot relative to the lower chassis member to adjust tilt angle of the flat antenna in the range of between 0 degrees and about 20 degrees.

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