Lightweight audio system for automotive applications and method
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1. A lightweight automotive audio system comprising:
- a housing assembly substantially formed of polymer based material including a box-like case having integrally formed side, top, bottom and rear wall portions and a front opening disposed generally symmetrically about an assembly axis, said housing assembly further including a front closure member cooperating with the case to enclose audio system subassemblies within a cavity defined by said housing assembly;
a front trim panel integrating operator controls and displays;
at least one audio component;
a media drawer comprising a front face, a platform and guide means disposed within said case and selectively displacable with respect thereto between a closed position wherein said drawer front face is substantially coplanar with the radio trim panel, and an open position; and
a system of guide features integrally formed with said case and closure member operative to effect self-alignment and engagement of said audio component and said media drawer in an orientation substantially parallel to said assembly axis.
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Abstract
A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material molded to provide details to accept audio devices and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips.
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1. A lightweight automotive audio system comprising:
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a housing assembly substantially formed of polymer based material including a box-like case having integrally formed side, top, bottom and rear wall portions and a front opening disposed generally symmetrically about an assembly axis, said housing assembly further including a front closure member cooperating with the case to enclose audio system subassemblies within a cavity defined by said housing assembly; a front trim panel integrating operator controls and displays; at least one audio component; a media drawer comprising a front face, a platform and guide means disposed within said case and selectively displacable with respect thereto between a closed position wherein said drawer front face is substantially coplanar with the radio trim panel, and an open position; and a system of guide features integrally formed with said case and closure member operative to effect self-alignment and engagement of said audio component and said media drawer in an orientation substantially parallel to said assembly axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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