Storage compartment for a passenger cabin of a vehicle

US12263812B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Faurecia Interior Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Olivier Boinais · Beverly Hills, US
• Aurelien FRANCOIS · Berkley, US
• Sven Christopherson · Durand, US
• Benjamin Louis · Bloomfield Hills, US
• Thibaud Delcourt · Royal Oak, US
• Eddy Musuvaho · Royal Oak, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 16, 2021
• Grant date: Apr 1, 2025
• Expiry date: Jun 24, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R7/04
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage compartment for a passenger cabin of a vehicle can provide a large opening and increased accessibility, while maintaining a large working surface. The storage compartment comprises a plurality of walls forming an interior storage area, the plurality of walls including an exterior comprising at least a first panel and a second panel. The first panel has an access end and the second panel has an access end. The access end of the first panel and the access end of the second panel are configured to create a working surface on the exterior when in a closed position. In an open position, the first panel or the second panel is configured to allow access to the interior storage area from two or more different sides of the exterior.