Abstract: A battery pack (100) for an electronic device includes one or more rechargeable battery cells (102), a charging circuit (117) for regulating a predetermined recharging voltage and current applied to the battery cells (102); and an electrical connector (115) integrated into the battery pack for providing connection to the charging circuit and permitting connection to the electrical connector (115) whether the battery pack (100) is positioned within or outside the electronic device.

Abstract: A wraparound battery cover (10) which slidably attaches to the lower portion (24) of a housing (20) is provided. The radio cover comprises a front side (12) and a rear side (14) joined by a gripping portion (15). Locking pegs (21) snap-fit into corresponding openings (11) in the battery cover. A plurality of gripping surfaces (19) are provided upon the gripping portion (15) of the cover. Upon full engagment of the battery cover to the housing, the battery cover wraps around five sides of the housing, with the rear side covering a battery containment section (26) of the housing. The battery cover is easily removed from the housing by pulling the cover and the housing in opposite directions perpendicular to the direction of battery insertion.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (100) for use in a portable two-way radio communications device includes a radio housing (101) including one or more boss (103) used for securing portions of a substrate (105) to the radio housing. An aperture (115) located within an antenna housing (111) is positioned over an antenna boss (107) where a metal trace located on the substrate (105) can be electrically connected to the antenna housing (111) using a fastener (109). The antenna assembly (100) permits an antenna element (113) located in the antenna housing (111) to be easily connected to the substrate (105) using minimal component parts while fastening both the antenna housing (111) and substrate (105) into a fixed position.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a mobile radio includes a mounting tray (102) having a flat surface (104), radio housing attachment wings (106) and a pair of radio receiving portions (108). The flat surface has recessed fastening locations (110) for attaching the mounting tray to a surface using screws or bolts. A rubber pad (114) is affixed to the inside of each attachment wing (106) such that an opening (115) in the pad is aligned with an opening (112) in the attachment wing. The radio receiving portions (108) each have a cut-out (109) for receiving the rear of the mobile radio. A high tensile strength spring (118) is riveted (130) to the flat surface (104) of the tray and has an L-shaped end (122) prevents the spring from deforming if an unexpectedly large force is applied to the top of the radio. Together, these features act to dampen any vibrations, etc. which could damage internal radio circuitry.

Abstract: An intercooled electronic device, includes a thermally conductive chassis (110), a substrate (120) mounted onto the chassis (110), a housing (104) formed around the chassis (110), and a cooling fan (130) mounted internally within the housing (104). The substrate (120) carries electrical circuitry including at least one heat-generating component (122) which is thermally coupled to the chassis (110). The cooling fan (130) is oriented to direct air across the chassis (110).

Abstract: A transistor mounting device (102) includes a recess area (112) for allowing a transistor (114)to be secured to the transistor mounting device (102) by turning the transistor a certain amount. Once the transistor (114) is secured into position to the transistor mounting device (102), a set of transistor pads (402) provide support and alignment to the transistor fins (116).

Abstract: A display system (100) includes a liquid crystal display (110), a lightpipe (130), and a support structure such as a printed circuit board (160). The lightpipe (130) has integrally formed retaining members (232) to secure the liquid crystal display (110), and integrally formed mounting members (346) to mount and secure the lightpipe (130) to the support structure (160). The liquid crystal display (110) mounts onto the lightpipe (130) and is secured by the retaining members (232). The lightpipe (130) mounts onto the support structure (160) and is secured by the mounting members (346).

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attachment to a housing comprising a bracket (10) having two side supports (14) separated by a horizontal bottom support (11) and at least one set of spacers (16, 18) having self-retaining means for connecting the spacers to one of the side supports (14) of the bracket (10). A ribbed extension (44) is disposed on an outside of one of the spacers (18) for slideably attaching to the housing (10). The spacers (16, 18) include means for incrementally rotating one of the spacers (18) with respect to the bracket (10) thus incrementally rotating the housing (10) when the housing (10) is attached to the spacers (16, 18).