Patent ID: 7648184
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: B60R,G11B

Abstract:
1. A mounting system comprising: a chassis; at least one vibration damping element mounted within the chassis in a position to support and secure an audio component, the vibration damping element having a slot receiving a fastener that is connected to the audio component; wherein the fastener secures the audio component in a first longitudinal position; wherein at least one mounting bracket is connected to the audio component between the audio component and the at least one vibration damping element such that the fastener is inserted through the fastener and passes through a corresponding opening in one of the mounting brackets; wherein the fastener translates along the fastener slot allowing the audio component to translate longitudinally within the chassis under a predefined load, and wherein a torque applied to the fastener determines the level of the predefined load.