Expandable in-wall antenna for a security system control unit

摘要

The present disclosure relates to an expandable antenna for a security system that is installed within a wall. The security system may include a control unit. The control unit may include a casing that houses one or more internal components of the control unit and a radio-frequency (RF) communication module that is situated within the casing. The RF communication module includes an antenna connected that is exposed to the exterior of the casing. An expandable antenna connects to the antenna connector. The expandable antenna is fit through an aperture in a wall and is then expanded to an enlarged size within the gap of the wall.

主权项

1. A control unit for a security system, the control unit comprising:
a casing for housing one or more internal components of the control unit for a security system; at least one radio-frequency communication module situated within the casing of the control unit; at least one antenna connector for the security system; and an expandable antenna external to the casing of the control unit, configured to connect to the antenna connector, the expandable antenna fitting through an aperture in a wall to which the control unit is mounted and expanding to an enlarged size within a gap of the wall.