Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method of fabricating a lightweight audio system housing assembly
- Patent Title (中): 制造轻便音响系统外壳组件的方法
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Application No.: US12708911Application Date: 2010-02-19
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Publication No.: US08375575B2Publication Date: 2013-02-19
- Inventor: Chris R. Snider , Mark A. Jackson
- Applicant: Chris R. Snider , Mark A. Jackson
- Applicant Address: US MI Troy
- Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Troy
- Agent J. Gordon Lewis
- Main IPC: H05K3/36
- IPC: H05K3/36

Abstract:
A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a fold-up case formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case is of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. Side wall closure members are extruded of aluminum defining self-engaging attachment features for affixing to the case, providing electrical self-grounding with the wire screen and thermal grounding with internal power devices. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100188834A1 LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD Public/Granted day:2010-07-29
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