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Storage compartments in vehicles

US12103496B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 29, 2021
Grant dateOct 1, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 18, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R7/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle is disclosed that includes: a passenger seating area; a seat that is repositionable (e.g., movable, slidable) within the passenger seating area; an electromechanical system that is located beneath the seat and which is configured to support movement and/or reconfiguration of the seat; and a storage compartment that defines a receptacle for at least one personal accessory. The storage compartment is configured to conceal the electromechanical system to reduce the visibility thereof and is unitary in construction. The storage compartment is removably connected to the seat such that the storage compartment is fixed in relation to the seat but movable concomitantly with the seat during repositioning of the seat within the passenger seating area.

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