Patent ID: 9173332
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: B29C,B60R,G06F,H04B,H04R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In a family of lightweight automotive audio systems of similar but varying design, an individual family member audio system comprising: a housing assembly substantially formed of polymer based material including a box-like case having integrally formed side, top, bottom and rear 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 audio system subassemblies within a cavity defined by said housing assembly; at least one radio receiver circuit consisting of a first grouping of electrical components carried on a first printed circuit board and a second grouping of electrical components disposed on a second printed circuit board; means for electrically interconnecting said first and second printed circuit boards; and a system of guide features integrally formed with said case and closure member operative to effect self-alignment and engagement of said first and second printed circuit boards in an orientation substantially parallel to said assembly axis, wherein each electrical component carried on said second printed circuit board and the respective arrangement thereof is common within each member of said family, and wherein certain electrical components or the arrangement thereof on said first printed circuit board differs from that of other members of said family.