US4738420A
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Automotive dashboard radio mounting assembly
Assignee: Audiovox Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1986-06-04
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2006-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A mounting assembly for installing a radio, or equivalent apparatus, in an automobile dashboard. The dashboard mounting assembly is a box-like structure having a first open end through which a radio or equivalent device may be inserted. At least one of the peripheral walls of the assembly is formed with numerous recesses which indicate locations through which apertures are punched out to define locations at which brackets are secured.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman R. Angle
- 👤 Gregory A. Maas
- 👤 John Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0205; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0005; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0043; B60R2011/0045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for mounting a radio or equivalent accessory in a dashboard cavity of different automobiles comprising: a frame means defining a receptacle in which said radio or equivalent accessory is received, said frame means having at least a first peripheral exterior surface defining two or more groups of aperture locator means for indicating the location at which an aperture can be punched through; bracket means mountable to said frame means at a punched out aperture; and wherein each group of said aperture locator means is selected for a particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities with each aperture locator means of said group being at a specified location to pre-position said bracket means mounted to a punched out aperture at a specified location for mounting said frame means in said particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for mounting a radio or equivalent accessory in a dashboard cavity of different automobiles comprising: a frame means defining a receptacle in which said radio or equivalent accessory is received, said frame means having at least a first peripheral exterior surface defining two or more groups of aperture locator means for indicating the location at which an aperture can be punched through; bracket means mountable to said frame means at a punched out aperture; and wherein each group of said aperture locator means is selected for a particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities with each aperture locator means of said group being at a specified location to pre-position said bracket means mounted to a punched out aperture at a specified location for mounting said frame means in said particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said locator means comprises a substantially circular recess in said surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said substantially circular recess includes an indicia.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
113 words
An apparatus for mounting a radio or equivalent accessory in dashboard cavities of different automobiles comprising: a frame means defining a receptacle in which said radio or equivalent accessory is received; and two or more groups of apertures formed through at least a first wall of said frame means to facilitate the mounting of one or more bracket means to said frame means, wherein each group of said apertures is specifically selected for a particular one of said automotive dashboards with each aperture of said aperture group being at a specified location to pre-position said bracket means mounted thereto at a specified location for mounting said frame means in said desired dashboard cavity.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
113 words
An apparatus for mounting a radio or equivalent accessory in dashboard cavities of different automobiles comprising: a frame means defining a receptacle in which said radio or equivalent accessory is received; and two or more groups of apertures formed through at least a first wall of said frame means to facilitate the mounting of one or more bracket means to said frame means, wherein each group of said apertures is specifically selected for a particular one of said automotive dashboards with each aperture of said aperture group being at a specified location to pre-position said bracket means mounted thereto at a specified location for mounting said frame means in said desired dashboard cavity.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for mounting a radio in dashboard cavities of different automobiles comprising: a frame means including a front panel connecting four interconnected peripheral walls which form a substantially open ended box-like structure, said open end positioned opposite said front panel and through which said radio is received into said frame means, said front panel defining at least one opening to receive at least a part of said radio, at least a first peripheral wall having an exterior surface defining two or more groups of aperture locator means for indicating the location at which apertures can be punched through said peripheral wall mounting bracket means formed to be secured to said peripheral wall at a selected one of said apertures punched through said aperture locator means; and wherein each group of said aperture locator means is selected for a particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities with each aperture locator means of said group being at a specified location to pre-position said bracket means mounted to a punched out aperture at a specified location for mounting said frame means in said particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for mounting a radio in dashboard cavities of different automobiles comprising: a frame means including a front panel connecting four interconnected peripheral walls which form a substantially open ended box-like structure, said open end positioned opposite said front panel and through which said radio is received into said frame means, said front panel defining at least one opening to receive at least a part of said radio, at least a first peripheral wall having an exterior surface defining two or more groups of aperture locator means for indicating the location at which apertures can be punched through said peripheral wall mounting bracket means formed to be secured to said peripheral wall at a selected one of said apertures punched through said aperture locator means; and wherein each group of said aperture locator means is selected for a particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities with each aperture locator means of said group being at a specified location to pre-position said bracket means mounted to a punched out aperture at a specified location for mounting said frame means in said particular one of said automotive dashboard cavities.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said locator means comprises a recess formed in said peripheral wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said locator means possesses an indicia.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said recess is substantially circular and defined by an inwardly extending substantially circular peripheral surface connected to a substantially planar surface recessed in and defining a portion of said peripheral wall of a lesser thickness than the remainder of said peripheral wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said planar surface of said recess possesses an indicia.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein two or more of said other peripheral walls define one or more locator means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said locator means possess indicia.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said locator means comprises a recess formed in said peripheral wall, wherein said recess is defined by at least a first peripheral surface connected to an innermost surface, with said peripheral wall along said innermost surface being of a thickness to allow it to be punched through to cause said recess to define a substantially open aperture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said recess is a substantially circular recess with said peripheral surface being substantially circular.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said innermost surface of said locator means possesses indicia.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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