USER TERMINAL MOUNTING SYSTEM
In one example, a system for use with an antenna assembly is described. The system may include a mast having a first end configured to be coupled to a mount and a second end configured to be coupled to the antenna assembly. A bulkhead connector may be disposed within an inner bore of the mast, wherein the bulkhead connector includes a biasing member moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein the biasing member is biased to the first position and moveable to the second position when urged by a force. The system may further include a mount including a mount connector configured to mate with the bulkhead connector, wherein the bulkhead connector is in the first position when mated or unmated with the mount connector, and wherein the bulkhead connector is in the second position when being partially mated or being partially unmated from the mount connector.
1 . A system for use with an antenna assembly, the system comprising:
a mast having a first end configured to be coupled to a mount and a second end configured to be coupled to the antenna assembly;
a bulkhead connector disposed within an inner bore of the mast, wherein the bulkhead connector includes a biasing member moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein the biasing member is biased to the first position and moveable to the second position when urged by a force; and
a mount including a mount connector configured to mate with the bulkhead connector, wherein the bulkhead connector is in the first position when mated or unmated with the mount connector, and wherein the bulkhead connector is in the second position when being partially mated or being partially unmated from the mount connector.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the mount connector includes an opening configured to receive the mast.
3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the mast defines a coupling portion configured to be received by the opening defined by the mount connector.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the coupling portion of the mast defines a slot to allow flexure in the mast to facilitate an interference fit between the coupling portion of the mast and the opening of the mount connector.
5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the slot extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the mast.
6 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first electrical connector disposed within the inner bore of the mast and configured to be coupled to the antenna assembly.
7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the first electrical connector is configured to receive a second electrical connector coupled to an external cable.
8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the second electrical connector is retained between the mast and the mount in response to the mast and the bulkhead connector being coupled to the mount and the biasing member being in the first position.
9 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the first electrical connector is disposed on a first side of the inner bore of the mast, and wherein the biasing member is disposed on a second side of the inner bore of the mast.
10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is moveable to the second position by depressing a biasing interface.
11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the biasing member further includes a bulkhead tab configured to be received by a mount receiver defined by the mount.
12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the bulkhead tab actuates in response to depression of the biasing interface of the biasing member.
13 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the biasing member includes a spring to bias the biasing member to the first position.
14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the biasing interface and the bulkhead tab are both attached to the spring.
15 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the spring includes a stopping interface.
16 . A bulkhead connector for use with a mounting system of an antenna assembly, the bulkhead connector comprising:
a body having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be received within the inner bore of a mast and the second end configured to be received by an opening of a mount; and
a biasing member coupled to the body and moveable between a first position and a second position relative to the body, wherein the biasing member is biased to the first position and moveable to the second position when urged by a force, wherein the bulkhead connector is in the first position when mated or unmated with the mount, and wherein the bulkhead connector is in the second position when being partially mated or being partially unmated from the mount.
17 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the biasing member further includes a bulkhead tab configured to be received by a mount receiver defined by the mount.
18 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the bulkhead tab actuates in response to depression of the biasing interface of the biasing member.
19 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the biasing member includes a spring to bias the biasing member to the first position.
20 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the biasing interface and the bulkhead tab are both attached to the spring.