Vehicle door pocket
US11608005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/0243
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a vehicle door panel, a removeable structure having a retention member fixed on the vehicle door panel, and a holding element associated with the retention member to provide a pocket that can be configured in different ways to accommodate a plurality of powered devices. A power interface in the vehicle door panel powers at least one of the plurality of powered devices. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing the power interface in the vehicle door panel to power at least one of the plurality of powered devices, and providing a communications link between at least one of the plurality of powered devices and a vehicle touchscreen or control.
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