IP Library Granted Patent US 8,186,034
Granted Patent B2
US 8,186,034 · App. 11/641,097 · Granted May 29, 2012

Installation apparatus for an automobile entertainment system

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Patent No.
US 8,186,034
App. No.
11/641,097
Granted
May 29, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

An apparatus is provided for drawing cables having a connector shroud at a distal end thereof through a back of an automobile seat in the installation of an automobile entertainment system. The apparatus includes an eyelet shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the connector shroud. The eyelet includes a housing shaped and dimensioned to fit over the connector shroud. The housing includes a coupling member shaped and dimensioned for engagement with a wire puller.

Claims (17)

1. A method for drawing cables through a back of an automobile seat in the installation of an automobile entertainment system, comprising the following steps:

providing an automobile entertainment system having a cable with a connector shroud secured thereto, the automobile entertainment system being adapted for mounting within an automobile headrest having an extension arm with a passage therethrough;

securing a selectively removeable eyelet to the connector shroud, the eyelet including a housing shaped and dimensioned to fit over the connector shroud and a lock arm adapted for selectively securing the eyelet to the connector shroud, wherein the lock arm includes a first protrusion protruding substantially perpendicular to an extension direction of the lock arm, the connector shroud includes a second protrusion protruding substantially perpendicular to an extension direction of the connector shroud, the housing includes a coupling member shaped and dimensioned for engagement with a wire puller, and the step of securing includes engaging the first protrusion with the second protrusion, wherein the first protrusion engages with the second protrusion while within an opening in a wall of the housing, the opening extending to a leading end of the housing, wherein the lock arm includes a first end and a leading end opposite the first end, and a middle portion between the first and leading ends, wherein the first protrusion extends from the leading end, and wherein the middle portion is spaced apart from and positioned over the housing forming a gap between the housing and the middle portion; and

mounting the automobile entertainment system within the automobile headrest, wherein the step of mounting including passing the eyelet and connector shroud through the passage in the extension arm of the automobile headrest.

2. The method according to claim 1 , further including the step of pulling the connector shroud and eyelet through the back of the automobile seat.

3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the housing of the eyelet is cylindrical.

4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling member is a closed loop.

5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the automobile entertainment system includes a video monitor and a video source.

6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the video source is a DVD player.

7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the automobile entertainment system includes a housing that is mounted within the headrest body.

8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cable includes a power source wire and at least one audio wire.

9. The method according to claim 1 , further including a power adapter for connecting the cable and automobile entertainment system to a power source.

10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the power adapter is shaped and dimensioned for coupling with an automobile power adaptor outlet.

11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the power adapter includes a first connector and a second connector shaped and dimensioned for engagement with a power supply wire of the cable, and the power adapter includes a power plug shaped and dimensioned for selective connection with an automobile power adapter outlet.

12. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the power adapter is shaped and dimensioned for direct connection to a vehicle power source.

13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the power adapter includes a first connector and a second connector shaped and dimensioned for engagement with a power supply wire of the cable, and the power adaptor includes a pair of electrical lines for connection to an automobile power supply.

14. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the middle portion extends over at least part of the wall of the housing, and parallel to a longitudinal extension direction of the housing.

Assignments (6)
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT R/F 027890/0319 Recorded Apr 3, 2025
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 070739/0831 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 20, 2012
From: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
To: WELLS FAGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 027890/0319 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 15, 2012
From: SUNTRUST BANK
To: VITITO, CHRISTOPHER J.
Reel/Frame 027867/0015 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 14, 2012
From: WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC
To: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; CODE SYSTEMS, INC.; KLIPSH GROUP INC.; TECHNUITY, INC.
Reel/Frame 027864/0905 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 7, 2011
From: AUDIOVOX CORPORATION; AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; CODE SYSTEMS, INC.; KLIPSCH GROUP, INC.; TECHNUITY, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 026587/0906 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 22, 2010
From: VITITO, CHRISTOPHER J
To: AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 024114/0833 →