Console lid integrated dual pawl latching package
US10183626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B83/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle center console assembly includes a console having a side wall dimensioned to receive a bin therein and a bin including a side wall having a top edge including a pair of opposed strikers. A hinged bin lid includes a dual pawl latching mechanism disposed on a bottom surface thereof whereby the dual pawl latching mechanism does not extend beyond an exterior dimension defined by the bin lid. The bin lid may include a pair of opposed bin lid side walls. The latching mechanism is disposed on the bin lid bottom surface whereby a gap is defined between an outer portion of the latching mechanism and an inner portion of the opposed bin lid side walls. The console side wall includes a top edge configured to define a mating surface for the bin lid side walls.
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