Abstract: A radio having a detachable pod assembly and a pair of silicone keypads. The first silicone keypad is located within the detachable pod assembly, while the second silicone keypad is closely coupled with a printed circuit board that is electrically coupled with a microprocessor based controller. When the pod assembly is snapped into the radio faceplate, there is preferably a 0.2 mm interference fit between the two silicone keypads. When the user depresses the first silicone keypad, the actuation forces depress the second silicone keypad in series. As the second silicone keypad is depressed, a carbon contact “pill” on the second silicone keypad contacts the printed circuit board and signals the circuit board's microprocessor that a button has been depressed. The microprocessor then directs the radio to respond accordingly.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display and a keyboard having a fixed part and a movable part. The movable part moves between an open position and a closed position. The size of the electronic device remains unchanged when the movable part is in the open and closed positions. The movable part covers a portion of the display in the open position, and has back keys which cover the display portion and are inaccessible by the user. In the closed position, the entire display is exposed, and front keys of the movable part are inaccessible and cover keys of the fixed part.

Abstract: Arrangement at a portable electric apparatus having a main unit containing electronic equipment, and a power source unit. The arrangement is designed to allow ventilation of gaseous media in both directions inside and out from the main unit and from the main unit and from the power source unit due to changes in ambient temperature. One or more channels are provided for ventilating gasesous media in a controlled fashion via vent orifices in one or both units.

Abstract: A foldaway electronic device includes a base unit having opposing lateral surfaces and an end portion, a cover unit having opposing lateral surfaces, each of which corresponds to one of the lateral surfaces of the base unit, and an end portion that is rotatably attached to the end portion of the base unit, whereby the cover unit may be rotated between a folded position relative to the base unit and an unfolded position relative to the base unit, a locking mechanism in the base unit and cover unit that locks the cover unit in the folded position, a lock release mechanism in the base unit that releases the locking mechanism when the cover unit is in the folded position, and impelling means in the base unit for impelling the cover unit from the folded position to an unfolded position after the lock release mechanism has been actuated, wherein either lateral surface of the base unit has a guard portion that extends over and prevents contact by a user's thumb and fingers with a portion of the corresponding la

Abstract: A data card holder (20) is provided which comprises a housing defining an aperture (22) for receiving the data card (21), such as an RF card or SIM card, and a cover (27). The cover is movable with respect to the housing, between a closed position in which it prevents removal of the card from the housing, and an open position in which it allows removal of the card from the housing. Also provided is an ejector (28) which is coupled to the cover (27) so that it ejects the card from the housing when the cover is moved to its open position. Preferably the cover (27) and the ejector (28) form a unitary structure.

Abstract: A detachable battery pack is connected to a personal computer card modem at the same side as an antenna. An advantage of this system is that the detachable battery pack can be added and removed from the personal computer card without affecting the antenna connection to the personal computer card. The antenna need not be connected to the personal computer card through the battery pack.

Abstract: An enclosure having two walls an attenuation distance apart from each other perpendicular to the plate of the enclosure. At least one of the walls is orbitally riveted or soldered to the plate of the enclosure. Having two walls an attenuation distance from each other is particularly advantageous for RF components. The two walls can be placed to surround the RF component to reduce the RF energy generated by the component that escapes in to the atmosphere, or the two walls can be placed to separate the RF component from other component in the same enclosure to reduce the interference of the RF component with the other components. Alternatively, the enclosure can have a single wall orbitally riveted to the plate of the enclosure with an RF gasket attached to the entire length of the wall to reduce the amount of RF energy that is able to pass around the wall.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus has a one-piece cover which is moulded directly onto the internal components of the apparatus.

Abstract: A light guide/shield assembly for use with a circuit board includes an upstanding, electrically conductive shield wall adapted to be mounted on and electrically grounded to the circuit board. The shield wall defines an opening. A light guide member including a light transmissive guide body and an electrically conductive shield layer is mounted on the shield wall such that the shield layer overlies the opening. The light guide/shield assembly thereby defines an RF shielded chamber. The light guide/shield assembly may further include an LCD panel mounted on the light guide member. An RF shielded PCB assembly includes a circuit board including an electrical ground and the light guide/shield assembly mounted thereon.

Abstract: A multiple cavity, multiple port modular CATV housing permits a plurality of taps, splitters, equalizers and amplifiers to be arranged in various combinations. A plurality of modular cavities is connected in series from a coaxial connector input. Each modular cavity contains a module switch, which provides conductivity between the input and output of each respective modular cavity when the modular cavity is empty, and opened when a plug in module is inserted into the modular cavity. Various flexible electrical and mechanical modular configurations of CATV components are configured by plugging or unplugging desired modules such as subscriber taps of various numbers and values, an amplifier, an equalizer, a terminating load or a mid-module output. Taps with different values may be used in different modular cavities to accommodate longer subscriber drop lines.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for alleviating impact of underwater pressure upon submersible devices and emitters. An interior space of the casing of a submersible device may be filled up with fluid to reduce the impact of underwater pressure. The submersible device may further comprise a pressure adjusting bladder attached to the casing through a structure that permits flow of fluid from the casing into the bladder. The bladder may enable the device to cope with varying degrees of fluid expansion due to changes in surrounding pressure or temperature. The submersible device may also comprise a special type of fluid and specially designed internal components so that the presence and flow of the fluid within the device do not affect the performance of the components.

Abstract: An EMI shield is used for shielding electronic components on a printed circuit board of a mobile phone. The shield comprises a cover and a pair of grounding strips, all being made by conductive material. The pair of grounding strips is soldered on the printed circuit board. A plurality of latches is formed on each grounding strip. The cover, which is substantially in the shape of an inverted U, comprises a shielding plate and a pair of rims depending downward from opposite sides of the shielding plate. A plurality of openings defined in the rims engages with respective latches of the grounding strips to secure the cover to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A main side of the device (10) has a keyboard with keys (4A, 5A, 4C) and a display (6). According to the invention, part of the keyboard (4) can be moved between two operational positions for which the device retains the same size: a first position called reduced keyboard (and large display) (FIGS. 1C, 1D) and a second position with an extended keyboard (and a small display) (FIGS. 1A, 1B). The keys that are accessible for one position are inaccessible for another position and vice versa.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure in accordance with the principles of the invention includes one or more conductive straps connecting an enclosure door to an enclosure cabinet. The conductive strap may include a detachable connection at one, or both, ends and may be employed in combination with a conventional conductive gasket to form a substantially continuous conductive enclosure for electronics equipment. The conductive strap may include a detachable connection at one or both ends. The body of the conductive strap may be composed of solid or braided conductor material, such as a solid metal wire or braided metal wire. The strap may be employed in conjunction with a conventional conductive gasket and is connected to the gasket, the cabinet door, and the cabinet body in a manner that ensures that all three components are held at substantially the same electrical potential.

Abstract: A mobile phone handset having a housing that includes a front part and a back part, in which the front part and back part housings are joined in an overlapping manner. The mobile phone handset is capable of allowing significant variations on the physical appearance of the handset such as changing the shape of the front face. These variations involve no re-design of the back part and a core of the phone because the housing of the front part overlaps the housing of the back part when being connected.

Abstract: A data card housing (32) is provided which has a reading region (34) and a loading region (33). A data card is to be located at a reading position, and the reading region (34) has grooves (36) for guiding the card to the reading position. The loading region (33) has a supporting surface (31), and is arranged such that force can be applied to a major face of the card, to slide the card along the supporting surface (31) and into the guide grooves (36). Further, the reading region (34) is arranged such that force can be applied to the major face of the card to further slide the card to the reading position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable folding communication device comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a cylindrical hinge connecting the top and bottom portions. The cylindrical hinge houses an integrated battery compartment. In a preferred embodiment, the device uses a rechargeable AA lithium ion cell, which can be inserted from one end of the cylindrical hinge.

Abstract: A radio device comprising a housing 50 having an opening 52 and an internal retaining recess 58; a resilient antenna support sleeve 60 inserted in the opening, the sleeve including a lug 70 projecting into the retaining recess 58 to oppose withdrawal of the antenna support sleeve; and an antenna 10 mounted in the antenna support sleeve. The walls of the retaining recess 58 and the surfaces of the lug 70 are shaped such that on rotation of the sleeve 60 the lug 70 is urged inwardly and escapes from the retaining recess 58.

Abstract: An audio rack for a vehicle has a rack case, a receiving connector, an operating panel, a linking mechanism, a controller, and a flexible flat cable. The rack case has an opening for the insertion of one of a plurality of types of electrical equipment. The receiving connector is mounted in a fixed manner to within the rack case. By the action of inserting a piece of electrical equipment into the rack case, an electrical connection is made between the electrical equipment and the receiving connector. The operating panel has a shape that is suitable for covering the opening of the rack case, and has switches that correspond to the various types of electrical equipment. The linking mechanism permits movement of the operating panel between a first and a second position. When at the first position, the operating panel covers the opening, and when at the second position, the operating panel is removed from the front of the opening, so as to permit access thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for shielding discrete areas of a printed circuit board from electromagnetic interference includes a frame and separate shielding lids. The frame is surface mount soldered onto the solder tracks of a printed circuit board and provides fences which divide the printed circuit board into discrete areas. Separate shielding lids of different heights are provided to shield the separate discrete areas. The separate shielding lids mount inside the discrete areas defined by the fences of the frame and attach to lips formed on interior surfaces of the fences.

Abstract: A vehicle computer system has a housing sized to be mounted in a vehicle dashboard or other appropriate location. A computer is mounted within the housing and executes an open platform, multi-tasking operating system. The computer runs multiple applications on the operating system, including both vehicle-related applications (e.g., vehicle security application, vehicle diagnostics application, communications application, etc.) and non-vehicle-related applications (e.g., entertainment application, word processing, etc.). The applications may be supplied by the vehicle manufacturer and/or by the vehicle user.

Abstract: A battery connection apparatus (116) has a housing (1706) with two ends (1708 and 1709) and a surface (1712) extending between the ends (1708, 1709). The housing (1706) is thin such that the surface (1712) is substantially larger in area than the ends (1708, 1709). A battery (1702) is disposed in the housing (1706). The apparatus (116) has mating projections (1722, 1800) extending from each end (1708 and 1709). The apparatus (116) also has contacts (1730-1733) located at the surface (1712) rather than at an end (1708 and 1709). The contacts (1730-1733) are electrically connected to the battery (1702). This apparatus (116) stands alone as a low profile battery pack, or may further include structure resident on an electronic device (100) to connect the battery (1702) to electronic circuitry (1700) of the electronic device (100) to realize a reduction in form factor thickness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cabinet structure for enclosing electronic circuitry and electronic equipment. The cabinet structure includes an outer casing 60b and an inner casing 60a situated inwardly of the outer casing. The electronic circuitry/equipment has been placed within the inner casing 60a. A climate conditioning plant 80 intended for acclimatizing the atmosphere in which the electronic circuitry/equipment is situated has been placed inwardly of the outer casing but outwardly of the inner casing.

Abstract: The invention discloses a device for realizing a power supply contact between printed circuits on a printed circuit board and a current source. The device includes a casing and an electronic board which has a metallic surface connected to a power supply contact, on the one hand, and to circuits to be supplied with electric power on the other. The printed circuit board is kept on the casing by at least one securing means secured to the printed circuit board on the metallic surface and secured to the casing on a securing surface. The securing means has a conducting part between the power supply contact and the metallic surface for leading the power from the power supply contact to the circuits to be supplied with power.

Abstract: An improved battery mounting assembly includes a radio housing (102), a battery tray (104), and a back cover (106). The radio housing (102) includes retaining posts (130) and inserts (132). The battery tray (104) includes integrally molded latches (120) and integrally molded alignment grooves (122). The battery tray (104) retains battery cells (128) and pivotally latches to the radio housing (102) through latches (120) and corresponding inserts (132). The integrally molded alignment grooves (122) align and co-locate with the retaining posts (130) of the radio housing. The back cover (106) slides over the radio housing (102) to complete encapsulation of the cells (128).

Abstract: Multiple layers of electronic components are secured within a wireless communications device, such as a cellular telephone, by gripping the component layers between two different portions of the device's enclosure, thereby preventing substantial vertical movement of the component layers within the combined housing. A first housing section, typically the front portion of the device's shell housing, includes both a first set of holding surfaces and a second set of holding surfaces which are preferably, but not necessarily, lying in two different planes. Preferably, these holding surfaces are portions of fingers that extend downwardly away from the first housing section. When the two housing sections are joined, the first set of holding surfaces directly contacts the lower component layer and presses the same against the second housing section. Likewise, the second set of holding surfaces directly contacts the second component layer and presses the same against the second housing section.

Abstract: A retainer for an electronic apparatus includes a housing member in the form of a frame, an antenna holding member, and rib elements for assuring a distance between a main printed board and a sub-printed board. The housing member, antenna holding member and rib elements are formed as one unit of a resin material. The housing member accommodates and holds a liquid crystal display unit, an EL lamp and so forth. The antenna holding member supports an inner side portion of a loop antenna. The rib elements hold the sub-printed board to assure the distance between the main printed board and the sub-printed board. By forming the retainer as one unit of a resin material, the number and cost of parts can be reduced, and moreover assembly and disassembly are facilitated and the number of working steps can be reduced.

Abstract: A wireless communications device, such as a cellular telephone, is provided with a torsional hinging mechanism for rotatably coupling a flip cover to the device's main body. The torsional hinging mechanism both minimizes lateral loading and causes the flip cover to automatically assume the open position when released. One, and preferably two, torsional axles interconnect the main body to the flip cover. One end of the torsional axle is engaged by the main body so as to prevent relative rotation therebetween, for example by fitting the end through a retaining slit in the main body. The opposite end of the torsional axle is engaged by the flip cover so as to prevent relative rotation therebetween, for example by fitting a keyed end into a keyed hole. When the flip cover is in the closed position, the torsional axle is rotationally loaded so as to urge the flip cover towards the open position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a snap arrangement comprising snap hooks (208) associated with a first housing (200) that snap over corresponding protrusions (111) in a second housing (100). The snap hooks preferably include an inclined portion (212) such that a finger (504) of a certain width of a removal tool (502) will force them apart to the deflection required for disassembly. Once the tool has been inserted beyond the elbow (213), the snap hook is not deflected any further regardless of the motion of the tool. This enables the tool to continue moving the front housing apart from the rear housing without further deflecting the snap hooks. This ensures that the snap hooks are never overstressed, that the front housing comes completely off of the rear housing every time, and that repeated disassembly will only minimally affect the strength of the snaps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a HF housing comprising an arrangement for electrically interconnecting at least two HF conductor tracks (18, 19) which are formed on adjacent printed circuit boards (13, 15), which are separated from each other by a slit (17), and whose ends are situated opposite each other in the region of the slit. A simple way of interconnecting the conductor tracks (18, 19) situated opposite each other in the slit region is achieved in accordance with the invention by an auxiliary printed circuit board (20) which bridges the slit region and is pressed against the printed circuit boards (13, 15), the lower side of said auxiliary printed circuit board being provided with auxiliary contact bridges (21) in the region of the HF conductor tracks (18, 19) to be interconnected.

Abstract: A hinged flip assembly includes a door cover (120) having a chamber (214) and a hub (122) for rotating along a hinge mechanism (133). A transducer (206) is disposed in the chamber (214). At least one wire (202) is coupled (222) through the hub (122) of the door cover (120) for connecting to the transducer (206). A wire connector (204) terminating the at least one wire (202) and the wire connector (204) is also coupled (222) through the hub (122).

Abstract: In an I/O card has a case having metallic top and bottom covers, a printed circuit board mounted in the case, a connector disposed in the case for connecting with a personal computer system, and a card side I/O connector disposed in the case for mating with a cable side I/O connector connected to external device, the card side I/O connector is provided with no shell but is in direct contact with the metallic top and bottom covers, so that the both covers came in direct contact with a metallic shell of the cable side I/O connector when the cable side I/O connector is mated with the card side I/O connector. In an embodiment, the top cover is provided with locking pieces which engages with elastic locks of the cable side I/O connector for locking a mating condition between the card side I/O connector and the cable side I/O connector.

Abstract: A battery mounting assembly for a radio (100) includes a radio housing and a back cover (102, 104). The radio housing (102) has front and back surfaces (108, 110) with retaining posts (122) extending from the back surface (110). A battery pack (106) has through-holes (120) which correspond and mate with the retaining posts (122) to retain the battery pack against the back surface (110). The back cover (104) slides along the radio housing (102) to compressibly retain the battery pack (106) against the radio housing.

Abstract: A method of interconnecting a dual media component assembly for an automotive vehicle instrument panel includes the steps of mounting a first component to a first surface of a unitary bracket, fixing a second component to a second surface of the unitary bracket so as to create a dual component subassembly, and placing the subassembly within a chassis for mounting within the instrument panel.

Abstract: A process and a device for the production of a transponder unit (11) comprising a coil (13) and at least one electronic component (23, 24), such as a chip or the like, wherein the component (23, 24) is connected to the coil (13) directly or via a substrate (14), with a plurality of process phases in which the equipping of a winding tool (40) with a substrate (14), winding of the coil (13) in the winding tool (40), and connection of winding wire ends (21, 22) of the coil (13) to terminal surfaces (17, 18) of the substrate in the winding tool (40) take place in such manner that the winding tool (40) serves as operating platform in all of the aforementioned process phases.

Abstract: A belt clip (100) attaches to a battery housing of a communication device to be worn by a user. The belt clip (100) includes a base (104) and a flexible spring loaded latch (106) having an opening. The base (104) is comprised of a pair of rails (108). The pair of rails (108) attach to a battery housing (116) via a pair of undercuts (120). The belt clip (100) is prevented from moving due to the opening of the latch slipped and hooked over a ramped post (124) as the belt clip is slid, from the bottom to the top of the battery, through the pair of undercuts (120) formed by a pair of protrusions that are integrally raised from the top surface of the slim body on opposed sides of the ramping post (124) for providing a belt clip guiding slot. The sliding action is continued, within the slot, until the latch is pressed against and mounted on the ramping post (124).

Abstract: A pager including a housing and a control button interface, where the housing has an opening having at least one recess area around a portion of the opening and the control button interface is coupled to the housing and has multiple buttons arranged with at least one of the controlled buttons positioned between the other buttons. One of the buttons is located near the one recess area so as to enable its depression without causing other buttons from being depressed.

Abstract: A shield case for use in a electronic apparatus enclosed in a housing, includes a groove mating with a protruding portion of the housing. When the shield case is clamped between a PC board and the housing, the shield case is urged toward the PC board, and thereby contacts a ground pattern of the PC board.

Abstract: A mobile cellular telephone 10 has a case 11 which is formed of frame portions 11a through 11f made of, for example, a reinforced plastic, a non-directional chip antenna 12, a circuit board 13 having the chip antenna 12 on one major surface (first major surface) 13a, and a copper-made reflective plate 14, which serves as means for attenuating a transmission output of the chip antenna 12. The reflecting plate 14 is provided between the circuit board 13 and the frame portion 14e in such a manner that it faces the first major surface 13a of the circuit board 13 with an intervening gap. Also, the reflecting plate 14 is connected to the ground pattern 19.

Abstract: An electronic device such as a radiotelephone (100) includes a bottom housing (108) defining a first hinge aperture (2207) and a slot (2208) adjacent the first hinge aperture. A top housing (102) defines a second hinge aperture (2223) having an inner rotation surface (2226). A shaft (2210) extends from the first housing at the first hinge aperture. The shaft is sized for insertion in the second hinge aperture and terminates in a bearing surface (2216), the inner rotation surface pivoting on the bearing surface as the second housing moves in relation to the first housing. The shaft and the bearing surface both define a shaft slot (2218) aligned with the slot in the first housing for routing a flexible circuit element (216) between the first housing and the second housing.

Abstract: A vehicle computer system has a housing sized to be mounted in a vehicle dashboard or other appropriate location. The housing includes a base unit and a faceplate. A first logic unit is mounted to the base unit to form a support module. The support module has two interfacing slots and can support connections to multiple peripheral devices. The support module facilitates high speed data exchange between the peripheral devices for streaming continuous audio or video data. The support module has a fast data memory to temporarily hold data being communicated between the peripheral devices. The support module also has a memory access circuit associated with each of the peripheral devices which designates at least one storage area within the fast data memory to hold data received from, or to be sent to, the associated peripheral device. The vehicle computer has a computer module which can be connected to or removed from one interfacing slot of the support module. A multi-bit bus (e.g.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cooling an electronic device and generating a vibrational signal to alert a user of a particular state of the electronic device. The apparatus includes a motor having a rotor that is rotatable in first and second opposite directions around a first axis, a cooling flow generator, and a vibrational signal generator. The cooling flow generator is operably connected to the rotor to produce a cooling flow in response to rotation of the rotor in at least one of the first and second directions. The vibrational signal generator is operably connected to the rotor to produce a vibrational output of a first magnitude in response to rotation of the rotor in the first direction, and a vibrational output of a second magnitude less than the first magnitude in response to rotation of the rotor in the second direction.

Abstract: A wireless terminal for personal communication systems is provided with handsfree and handset receive modes of operation utilizing a single transducer. The transducer is mounted within a specially designed enclosure having front and back chambers separated by a partition. The partition contains strategically located internal vents and the front chamber contains strategically located acoustic ports for shaping the frequency response and providing good audio quality in each mode. The back chamber may also contain strategically located acoustic ports. Amplification and equalization circuitry may be employed to further adjust the amplifier gain and shape the frequency response for dual mode operation. The terminal may additionally be equipped with a proximity detector to assist in switching between operating modes of operation. The transducer may also be used to generate the alerting (ringing or buzzing) signal.

Abstract: Robbery of a vehicle-mount electric apparatus can be prevented by only driving an operation panel to turn it upside down. The operation panel is disposed in front of the main body of the vehicle-mount audio apparatus, and is moved while being rotated about its rotary shaft. The operation panel moves between first and second states. In the first state, the normally used surface of the operation panel is used as the front surface of the apparatus, and in the second state, the surface other than the normally used surface is used as the front surface. When the operation panel takes generally a horizontal state during the motion of the operation panel 5, the rotary shaft thereof is positioned at one end of the motion range of the operation panel.

Abstract: In a liquid crystal display (LCD) unit for a cellular phone or the like, the conventional reflection tape attached to the lightguide is eliminated in favor of a reflection strip disposed on a reflection area of the printed circuit board (PCB). The reflection strip serves to reflect light from the PCB back to the LCD display area and/or the keys of the keypad. By eliminating the reflection tape, manufacturing is made easier and manufacturing costs are reduced.

Abstract: A recorded medium player used in, for example, an automobile for playing a compact disk, a cassette tape, etc. including a pivot lever installed near the front face of the player so that a first end of the lever located inside the player turns on a detection switch when a second end of the lever located outside of the player is contacted by a detachable front panel member when the panel member is mounted on a panel holder that is pivotally installed on the front face of the player. The detection switch is turned off so as to switch off the power of the player when the panel member is removed from the panel holder and the second end of the lever is released from the panel member.

Abstract: Two integrated circuit cards, such as those having semiconductor memory for storing user identification codes and/or data, are removably inserted into an opening of a host electronic device by means of a carrier that causes electrical contacts of the cards to be properly aligned with mating device contacts within the opening. The carrier described is hinged in the opening so that at least one of the cards is removably inserted into the carrier by hand when the carrier is swung out of the opening. In one embodiment, both cards are inserted into the carrier. When the carrier is swung into the opening, the cards are electrically connected with the device. Multiple cards held in this manner take up little more space in the electronic device than a single card currently used.

Abstract: A portable radiotelephone (100) arrangement is disclosed. The portable radiotelephone is preferably foldable and comprises a first housing (102) and a second housing (108) hingedly connected to the first housing portion. The second housing portion has a recess for receiving a battery pack (115) and a battery cover (114) for covering the battery pack. Further, a detachable battery (2600) is coupled to the radiotelephone and covering at least a portion of the battery cover. The first housing portion of the foldable portable radiotelephone may also include a display (126) and a speaker (120). The second housing portion may further include a keypad (136) and an antenna (202).

Abstract: A radio installation kit for automobiles comprising a frame with rearward facing walls, mounting plates which snap onto the frame and mounting brackets formed on the plates at predetermined positions. Mounting plates with brackets at predetermined positions may be assembled with the frame providing a great variety of bracket positions that allow maximum vehicle application coverage. All of the components are constructed with out the need for expensive slide tooling.

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.