Vehicle interior component

US11318891B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

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

Inventors

• Chris J. Harmelink · Wyoming, US
• Jonathan Alan Dykstra · Holland, US
• Brandon Wayne Miller · Monroe, US
• Brian Scott DeBlaay · Jenison, US
• Thomas Scott Hodgson · Holland, US
• Rick Alan Anderson · Grand Haven, US
• Natalie Bogdanov · Langenfeld, DE
• Norbert Truxa
• Lucas Eyl · Wuppertal, DE
• Jesus Maria Galan Garcia · Neuss, DE
• Ivo Erler · Düsseldorf, DE
• Wei Lange-Mao · Hagen, DE
• Bogdan Muresan · Neuss, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2021
• Grant date: May 3, 2022
• Expiry date: Jun 30, 2041

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 structure comprising a functional region configured to present a first form and a second form comprising a receptacle. The base structure may comprise an illuminated section at the functional region. The functional region may comprise a movable illuminated platform. The platform may move between an elevated state for a default form and a lowered state for the second form. The platform may be configured to be presented at a first or generally horizontal orientation and a second or generally tilted orientation. The illuminated section may comprise a perimeter of the functional region. The component may comprise an actuator configured to operate a mechanism for the functional region. The functional region may comprise wireless charging capability. The component may comprise at least one of a console; floor console; tunnel console; armrest; instrument panel; door; door panel.