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Lightweight audio system for automotive applications and method

  • US 8,947,860 B2
  • Filed: 05/30/2013
  • Issued: 02/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automotive audio system comprising:

  • a housing assembly including a box-like case having integrally formed 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 at least one audio system assembly 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;

    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; and

    means operative to electrically interface said at least one audio system subassembly with a personal digital device disposed within said media drawer,wherein said media drawer includes personal portable digital device hold-down means, andwherein said hold-down means comprise self-latching tabs integrally formed with said platform.

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