Patent ID: 6377694
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An audio amplifier apparatus for mounting within an opening formed in a mounting surface, comprising:an amplifier circuit; a body having means on a first side thereof forming a housing for said amplifier circuit, and means on a second side thereof opposite said first side forming a generally planar heat sink for said amplifier circuit, the outer surface of said planar heat sink opposite said housing being adapted to radiate heat away from said housing, the outer perimeter of said planar heat sink being larger than the outer perimeter of said housing such that marginal portions of said planar heat sink form a mounting rim extending outwardly relative to at least a substantial portion of the perimeter of said housing, and fastening means associated with said mounting rim for affixing said body to the mounting surface when said housing is extended through and disposed within the opening formed in said mounting surface, and said mounting rim is engaged to the mounting surface circumscribing the opening.