1. An antenna comprising:
a generally rectangular ground element having a first end and a second end, the ground element including at least one hole for mounting the antenna to a support structure;
a generally rectangular radiating element having a third end and a fourth end, the radiating element being generally parallel to the ground element and separated from the ground element by a space;
a bend connecting the first end of the ground element to the third end of the radiating element; and
a coaxial cable having a center conductor coupled to a the radiating element at a feed point and an outer conductor coupled to the ground element such that the coaxial cable acts as a feed line that couples the antenna to an external transmitter or receiver.
2. The antenna according to claim 1, wherein the radiating element, the bend, and the ground element are formed integrally.
3. The antenna according to claim 1, wherein the ground element includes a first hole adjacent the first end and a second hole adjacent the second end.
4. The antenna according to claim 1, wherein the ground element is configured to directly contact a support structure.
5. The antenna according to claim 1, wherein the antenna is configured for use with any single band architecture.
6. An interactive services module, comprising:
a network device;
a support structure surrounding a portion of the network device, wherein the support structure includes a mounting surface having at least one tab extending generally perpendicularly therefrom; and
a ground element of an antenna is in direct contact with the mounting surface, the ground element including at least one hole such that the at least one tab extends through the at least one hole and is bent to restrict movement of the antenna relative to the mounting surface.
7. The interactive services module according to claim 6, wherein the mounting surface is made from a metallic material.
8. The interactive services module according to claim 6, wherein the support structure includes a plurality of walls arranged generally perpendicularly to one another to define an interior portion.
9. The interactive services module according to claim 8, wherein the network device is positioned within the interior portion.
10. The interactive services module according to claim 8, wherein the mounting surface is disposed on an exterior of one of the plurality of walls.
11. The interactive services module according to claim 6, wherein the mounting surface includes a first tab and a second tab and the antenna includes a first hole and a second hole.
12. The interactive services module according to claim 11, wherein a distance between the first tab and the second tab is generally equal to a distance between the first hole and the second hole.
13. The interactive services module according to claim 6, wherein the network device is a Z-wave.
14. A method for mounting an antenna having a ground element with at least one hole to a mounting surface of a support structure, the mounting surface having at least one tab extending generally perpendicularly therefrom, comprising:
aligning the at least one hole with the at least one tab;
inserting the at least one tab into the at least one hole;
moving the antenna relative to the at least one tab such that the ground element is in direct contact with the mounting surface; and
bending the at least one tab to restrict movement of the antenna relative to the mounting surface.
15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the at least one tab is bent manually.
16. The method according to claim 14, wherein the at least one tab is bent automatically by a machine.
17. The method according to claim 14, wherein the antenna and the mounting surface have an equivalent number of holes and tabs.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A lockable strike for walk-in cold rooms having a locking handle with a moveable bolt, comprising,
an exterior strike assembly having a housing configured to receive the bolt of the locking handle, and a rod receiver coupled to said housing, and
an interior strike assembly having a rod having a first end configured to rotatably mate with said rod receiver, handle coupled to a second end of said rod, and a space adjuster coupled to said rod between said first and second ends, said space adjuster including an adjustment base with at least one camming surface inclining in a rotary direction about an adjustment base central rod passageway and having at least one radially extending step with a radially extending ledge, said space adjuster also including a hub body with at least one camming surface inclining in a rotary direction about a hub body central rod passageway and having at least one radially extending step with a radially extending ledge configured to mate with said adjustment base camming surface radially extending step, said adjustment base camming surface and said hub body camming surface being configured to mate so as to expand and contract the size of said space adjuster in a longitudinal direction along said rod through rotary movement of said hub body relative to said adjustment base.
2. The lockable strike of claim 1 wherein said adjustment base camming surface has a plurality of radially extending steps having radially extending ledges, and wherein said hub body camming surface has a plurality of radially extending step having radially extending ledges configured to mate with said adjustment base camming surface plurality of radially extending steps.
3. The lockable strike of claim 1 further comprising a lock for locking the relative position of said adjustment base relative to said hub body.
4. The lockable strike of claim 3 wherein said lock is a set screw extending through said hub body and contacting said adjustment base.
5. The lockable strike of claim 1 wherein said adjustment base is configured to nest within said hub body.
6. A lock strike comprising,
an exterior strike assembly adapted to engage a corresponding locking handle, said exterior strike assembly having a rod holder configured to releasably hold a rod, and
an interior strike assembly having a rod configured to be releasably held within said rod holder, a handle coupled to said rod, and a space adjuster coupled to said rod in a position to abut said handle, said space adjuster including a first portion with an arcuate stepped camming surface and a second portion with a cam follower having an arcuate stepped camming following surface configured to mate with said first portion arcuate stepped camming surface to vary the size of said space adjuster through relative rotation between said first portion and said second portion.
7. The lockable strike of claim 6 wherein said first portion arcuate stepped camming surface has a plurality of steps, and wherein said second portion arcuate stepped cam following surface has a plurality of steps configured to mate with said first portion arcuate stepped camming surface plurality of steps.
8. The lockable strike of claim 6 further comprising a lock for the relative position of said first portion relative to said second portion.
9. The lockable strike of claim 8 wherein said lock is a set screw extending through said second portion and contacting said first portion.
10. The lockable strike of claim 6 wherein said first portion is configured to nest within said second portion.