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Mounting bracket system

  • US 7,155,026 B2
  • Filed: 05/02/2003
  • Issued: 12/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mounting apparatus for use in installing an audio device in a vehicle, comprising:

  • a mounting location comprising a slot and interior and exterior mounting surfaces; and

    a mounting bracket where the mounting bracket comprising;

    a component attachment portion for attaching the mounting bracket to a first end of the device;

    a fastener for attaching the device to the mounting bracket at the component attachment portion;

    at least one tab portion comprising first and second surfaces, the first and second surfaces being generally parallel and extending along a curved path, the tab portion capable of being received within the slot of the mounting location such that the first surface contacts the interior surface of the mounting location and the second surface contacts the exterior surface of the mounting location;

    the tab portion capable of being operative to cooperate with the slot to accurately position and securely retain the device at the mounting location.

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