Patent ID: 8087165

Claim:
A method of fabricating an automotive audio system housing assembly including a box-like case having wall portions and a front closure member enclosing at least one audio component, said method comprising the steps of: forming a sheet of composite material comprising at least one layer of relatively rigid polymer material and at least one layer of electrically conductive material capable of shielding said audio component from electrical anomalies such as RFI (radio frequency interference), EMI (electromagnetic interference), BCI (bulk current injection), and ESD (electrostatic discharge); shaping a planer case preform comprising a plurality of wall panels interconnected along adjacent edges thereof by continuous living hinges formed at least by one of said constituent materials; providing a plurality of cooperating engagement features affixed to said preform adjacent said wall panel edges; affixing said audio component to one of said preform wall panels; folding said preform panels at respective right angles to form said case; and affixing respective pairs of said engagement features to retain said case in a three-dimensional configuration.