[0001]The present subject matter described herein, relates to a receptacle for an infotainment system of a vehicle. More particularly, to a receptacle which can accommodate both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fitted and aftermarket infotainment systems.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Generally, receptacle for accommodating infotainment system is manufactured by OEM as per DIN standard specification. DIN is an acronym for the Deutsches Institut fur Normung, a German organization that created 1 DIN and 2 DIN standards infotainment systems. According to standard specification, the dimensions of 1 DIN is about 180mm x 50 mm (about 7x2 inches), whereas the dimensions of 2 DIN is about 180mm x 100 mm (about 7x4 inches). The infotainment systems may be touch screen type or push button type and include all its allied components and wiring harness. The infotainment systems may be employed based on variant of the vehicle, for example an entry level variant which has less features in comparison to the higher priced variant may not have the infotainment system. However, he/ she may be provided with an option to employ 1 DIN or 2 DIN aftermarket infotainment system as per his/ her requirement. Floating concept is a trend in automotive sector and it means part of the infotainment systems is positioned above the dash board of the vehicle. In floating concept, there are two types: 1) Full Floating and 2) Semi Floating. In full floating, complete infotainment system will be above the dash board and in semi floating, a part of the infotainment system will be above the dash board. The floating concept brings aesthetic appeal to the infotainment system.

[0004] Technical Problem: Depending on the existing layout of the garnish, only one type of infotainment system, either 1 DIN or 2 DIN can be fitted in the vehicle. The existing layout of garnish is not flexible to accommodate either 1 DIN or 2 DIN infotainment system depending on the customer preference and his budget limitations.
[0005] No solution for the above mentioned technical problem is available in the market.
[0006] Therefore, a simple and in-expensive solution is required which can accommodate either 1 DIN or 2 DIN depending on the customer requirement.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to provide a top cover of a receptacle flexible to accommodate either 1 DIN or 2 DIN infotainment systems.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garnish flexible to accommodate either 1 DIN or 2 DIN infotainment systems.
[0010] One more object of the present invention is to provide an option for the workmen to perform service without pulling the infotainment system from the receptacle.
[0011] Further one more object of the present invention is to provide a garnish flexible to accommodate either OEM fitted or aftermarket infotainment systems.
[0012] Still one more object of the present invention is to do parts reduction in the receptacle and save cost involved in its manufacturing.
[0013] Further another object of the present invention is to reduce length of wiring harness provided at the back of the infotainment system.

[0014] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0015] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a receptacle to accommodate infotainment systems of different specifications. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0016] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a receptacle fitted to a garnish for an infotainment system. The receptacle comprises a top cover adapted to rotate freely about a pivot point on a rear wall of the receptacle to snap fit to an extending element in telescopic arrangement with an outer casing of a top projection of the garnish for the infotainment system. The extending element locked at its operative top with the outer casing and snap fitted to the top cover of the receptacle accommodates the infotainment system of 2 DIN type. The extending element locked at its operative bottom with the outer casing and snap fitted to the top cover of the receptacle accommodates the infotainment system of 1 DIN type. A case is angularly extended inside the receptacle. The case can be used as a cavity or a front cover for audio less variants.
[0017] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like

numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0019] Figure 1(a) illustrates a schematic arrangement of a receptacle capable of housing either 1 DIN or 2 DIN infotainment systems, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0020] Figure 1(b) illustrates a schematic arrangement of a receptacle of figure 1(a) housing a 1 DIN infotainment system;
[0021] Figure 1(c) illustrates a schematic arrangement of a receptacle of figure 1(a) housing a 2 DIN infotainment system;
[0022] Figure 2 illustrates a schematic arrangement of a garnish attached to a case;
[0023] Figure 3(a) illustrates a side view of packaging of 1 DIN infotainment system;
[0024] Figure 3(b) illustrates a back view of packaging of 1 DIN infotainment system;
[0025] Figure 4(a) illustrates a side view of packaging of 2 DIN infotainment system; and
[0026] Figure 4(b) illustrates a back view of packaging of 2 DIN infotainment system.
[0027] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to 5 clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
10 [0029] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
15 [0030] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or
20 “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0031] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the 25 functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
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[0032] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining 5 "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further 10 understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0034] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be 15 described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
20 [0035] As shown in figure 1(a), a receptacle 600 for an infotainment system 800, having a semi floating concept, is provided where the receptacle 600 comprising a top cover 602 pivoted to a rear wall 604 of the receptacle 600 at its one end and snap fitted to a garnish 802 of the infotainment system 800 at its other end. The top cover 602 is a rectangular plate bent at an angle having a
25 hollow cylindrical projection 602(a) at its one extreme end and a hook shaped projection 602(b) at its other extreme end. The hollow cylindrical projection 602(a) of the top cover 602 is kept inline to the holes provided on either side of the rear wall 604 of the receptacle 600 and a cylindrical pin 606 is inserted into the holes of the rear wall 604 and the hollow cylindrical projection 602(a) of the
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top cover 602 to achieve free rotation of the top cover 602 along the cylindrical pin 606. The garnish 802 has a top projection 802(a) on its backside. The top projection 802(a) comprises an outer casing 802(a1) and an extending element 802(a2) in telescopic arrangement with each other, wherein the extending element
5 802(a2) telescopically fits inside the outer casing 802(a1). The extending element 802(a2) is of L-shape provided with a hole 802(a21) on its horizontal surface 802(a23) and a hole 802(a22) on its vertical surface 802(a24). The outer casing 802(a1) has two holes (802(a11) and 802(a12)) at its top end and bottom end respectively complementary to the hole 802(a22) of the extending element
10 802(a2). The extending element 802(a2) can be locked at its operative top and operative bottom by bringing hole 802(a22) of the extending element 802(a2) inline to the holes (802(a11) and 802(a12)) of the outer casing 802(a1) and inserting a lock pin 802(a3) manually therein to accommodate either 1 DIN or 2 DIN infotainment systems.
15 [0036] Referring to fig. 1(b), the garnish 802 of the 1 DIN infotainment system 800, having a semi floating concept, includes an outer panel 802(b) and an inner panel 802(c). The outer panel 802(b) is a cover with the top projection 802(a) at its top end. The 1 DIN infotainment system 800 can be held in any position in the receptacle 600, such that the inner panel 802(c) is fixed above or
20 below the infotainment system 800. The extending element 802(a2) is pulled to its operative bottom and a lock pin 802(a3) is inserted passing through the hole 802(a12) of the outer casing 802(a1) and the hole 802(a22) of the extending element 802(a2) to lock the extending element 802(a2) in position. The top cover 602 pivoted to the rear wall 604 of the receptacle 600 at its one end is rotated such
25 that the hook shaped projection 602(b) of the top cover 602 comes in to contact with the hole 802(a21) of the extending element 802(a2) and pressed against it to lock the top cover 602 of the receptacle 600 and the top projection 802(a) of the garnish 802 in position.
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[0037] In an aspect, the top cover 602 provides structural rigidity to the garnish 802 of the infotainment system 800 locked in position at an inclined angle.
[0038] Referring to fig 1(c), as the 2 DIN infotainment system 800, having a 5 semi floating concept, has bigger dimensions and occupies more space, the 2 DIN
infotainment system 800 is directly held in position below the outer panel 802(b).
There might not be any need of inner panel 802(c), as most of the space will be
occupied by 2 DIN infotainment system 800. The extending element 802(a2) is
locked in position at its operative top with the help of the lock pin 802(a3) and the 10 top cover 602 pivoted to the rear wall 604 of the receptacle 600 is rotated such
that the hook shaped projection 602(b) of the top cover 602 is inserted into the
hole 802(a21) of the extending element 802(a2).
[0039] Referring to fig. 2, the garnish 802 locked to the top cover 602 of the receptacle 600 at an inclined angle and having semi floating concept is provided. 15 The garnish 802 includes an outer panel 802(b), an inner panel 802(c) and a case 802(d). The case 802(d) is adapted to insert in between the inner panel 802(c) and bottom end of the outer panel 802(b) to provide cavity for audio less variant. This cavity can also be used as a space for holding parking tickets, coins etc.
[0040] In an aspect, the case 802(d) is angularly mounted inside the receptacle 20 600.
[0041] Referring to fig 3(a) and 3(b), the top cover 602 of the receptacle 600 rests against the garnish 802 of the infotainment system 800 proximal to its bottom end.
[0042] Referring to fig 4(a) and 4(b), the top cover 602 of the receptacle 600 25 rests against the garnish 802 of the infotainment system 800 proximal to its top end.
[0043] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended
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claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within
5 the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such
10 phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should
15 typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two
20 recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include
25 but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least
30 one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone,
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B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."
[0044] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

We claim:

A receptacle (600) for an infotainment system (800) of a vehicle, comprising:
a top cover (602) pivoted to a rear wall (604) of said receptacle (600) at one end and snap fitted to an extending element (802(a2)) in telescopic arrangement with an outer casing (802(al)) of a top projection (802(a)) of a garnish (802) of said infotainment system (800) at the other end.
The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said extending element (802(a2)) is telescopically arranged with outer casing (802(al)) of a top projection (802(a)) of a garnish (802) of said infotainment system (800).
The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top cover (602) is provided with a hollow cylindrical projection (602(a)) at its one extreme end and a hook shaped projection (602(b)) at its other extreme end.
The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said extending element (802(a2))isofL-shape.
The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said extending element (802(a2)) includes one hole (802(a21)) on its horizontal surface (802(a23)) and one hole (802(a22)) on its vertical surface (802(a24)).
The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer casing (802(al)) is provided with two holes (802(all) and 802(al2)) at its top end and bottom end complementary to the hole (802(a22)) of the extending element (802(a2)).
The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said extending element (802(a2)) is locked at its operative top by means of a lock pin (802(a3)) passing through said hole (802(all)) of said outer casing (802(al)) and said hole (802(a22)) of said extending element (802(a2)).
The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said extending element (802(a2)) locked at its operative top with said outer casing (802(al)) accommodates said infotainment system (800) of 2 DIN type.

The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said extending element (802(a2)) is locked at its operative bottom by means of a lock pin (802(a3)) passing through said hole (802(al2)) of said outer casing (802(al)) and said hole (802(a22)) of said extending element (802(a2)).
)The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said extending element (802(a2)) locked at its operative bottom with said outer casing (802(al)) accommodates said infotainment system (800) of 1 DIN type.
)The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said garnish (802) comprises an outer panel (802(b)) and an inner panel (802(c)) to accommodate said infotainment system (800) of 1 DIN type.
)The receptacle as claimed in claim 11, wherein said outer panel (802(b)) is a cover.
)The receptacle as claimed in claim 11, wherein said inner panel (802(c)) is a rectangular plate.
) The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said infotainment system (800) of 1 DIN type is held in position by inserting said inner panel (802(c)) into said outer panel (802(b)).
)The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said garnish (802) holds said infotainment system (800) of 2 DIN type in position within said outer panel (802(b)).
) The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 11, wherein a case (802(d)) is held in position within said outer panel (802(b)) by means of said inner panel (802(c)) inserted between said outer panel (802(b)) and said case (802(d)) provide cavity for audio less variant.
)The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said case (802(d)) is angularly mounted inside said receptacle (600).
)The receptacle (600) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a plurality of top projections extending from said outer casing (802(al)) inserts into said hole

(802(a22)) of said extending element (802(a2)) to lock said extending element (802(a2)) at its operative top and operative bottom.