Patent ID: 8947860
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
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 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, and wherein said hold-down means comprise self-latching tabs integrally formed with said platform.