Vehicle interior component

US11072289B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd. · US

Inventors

• Natalie Bogdanov · Langenfeld, DE
• Norbert Truxa
• Lucas Eyl · Wuppertal, DE
• Jesus Maria Galan Garcia · Düsseldorf, DE
• Bogdan Muresan · Neuss, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 10, 2020
• Grant date: Jul 27, 2021
• Expiry date: Nov 10, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2011/0007
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base and a support. The component may comprise an actuator to operate a mechanism to move the support between raised and lowered positions. The mechanism may comprise a bladder. The support and the base may provide a cavity when the support is lowered. The support may protrude from the base when the support is raised. The support may be configured for a tilted state. The bladder may expand and/or contract to move the support. The bladder may comprise a first and second air bladder. An outer surface of the support and an outer surface of the base may comprise a substantially continuous surface when the support is in the raised or lowered position. The component may comprise at least one of a console; a floor console; a tunnel console; an armrest; an instrument panel; a door; a door panel.