US Patent 10260566 Marine antenna actuator

An actuator for a marine antenna having a base with a mount adapted to be fixed to a surface of a vessel, a fixed worm gear arranged on the base, a worm arranged in a gear housing and engaged with the fixed worm gear, a motor comprising an output shaft connected to the worm, the motor being arranged in a motor housing mounted to the gear housing, and an antenna coupler connected to the gear housing. The gear housing is adapted to mate with the base for rotation about the fixed worm gear upon rotation of the worm.