Patent ID: 8284559
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: B29C,B60R,G06F,H04B,H04R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An automotive audio system comprising: a housing assembly including a box-like case having integrally formed wall portions and front and rear openings disposed generally symmetrically about an assembly axis, said housing assembly further including front and rear closure members cooperating with the case to enclose audio system subassemblies within a cavity defined by said housing assembly; a radio receiver circuit consisting of components carried on at least one circuit board assembly defining opposed guide surfaces; a CD player assembly defining opposed guide surfaces; and an opposed pair of self-positioning, self-engaging inserts disposed within said case, said inserts defining a plurality of vertically spaced guideway pairs operative to engage said opposed guide surfaces to affect self-alignment and self-engagement of said circuit board assembly and CD player assembly in interchangeable, alternating orientations substantially parallel to said assembly axis.