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Vehicle interior component

US10077003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateAug 19, 2016
Grant dateSep 18, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/793
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle interior component providing a support structure such as an adjustable vehicle armrest may be configured to allow for sliding movement between a retracted position and an extended position to adjust armrest length as desired by the vehicle occupant. A cover such as a tambour door may be provided over at least part of the support structure/armrest and may be opened and closed to allow access to storage within the armrest/support structure. The armrest may be supported by structure such as rails (e.g. sliding/translating rails); a set of tracks may be provided to facilitate movement and provide support for the cover (e.g. tambour door) as the armrest is moved between the retracted position and extended position.

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