Patent ID: 6741166
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
An improved electronic accessory unit of the type installed in a motor vehicle having a rear panel and a dash, the accessory unit having a front side and a rear side, the rear panel having a hole, the dash having a receptacle for receiving and positioning the accessory unit such that the accessory unit front side is passenger-accessible from within the vehicle, and further such that the accessory unit rear side is installed into the dash receptacle, the motor vehicle having at least one rigid member, the at least one member being separated from the accessory unit by the rear panel, wherein the improvement comprises:an elongated flexible member having a first end and a second end; a first attachment device for attaching the elongated flexible member first end to the accessory unit rear side; and a second attachment device for attaching the elongated flexible member second end to at least one of the motor vehicle rigid members, the second attachment device being adapted for tightening the elongated flexible member prior to the attachment, such that movement of the accessory unit from the dash receptacle is stopped by the elongated flexible member.