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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2004
Christian H. Slesak, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Saqib Masood, Canton, MI (US);
Christopher E. Andrews, Southlyon, MI (US);
Christian H. Slesak, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Saqib Masood, Canton, MI (US);
Christopher E. Andrews, Southlyon, MI (US);
Visteon Global Technologies, Inc., Van Buren Township, MI (US);
Abstract
The present invention involves an integrated docking assembly for a portable multimedia unit in a vehicle. The assembly comprises a receiver frame configured to receive the portable multimedia unit and a locking mechanism configured to secure the portable multimedia unit in the receiver frame. The locking mechanism includes spring loaded locking tabs and a push member connected to the locking tabs for securing and releasing the portable multimedia unit.