Patent · US Expired

Double tiered center console

US6129400A · kind A · utility

24Cited by
41References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 1998
Grant dateOct 10, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S224/926
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A center console member for a vehicle seating assembly is provided. The console member includes a first compartment member, a second compartment member and a lid member. The first compartment member is formed in the shape of a container having an open bottom and a partially open top. The second compartment member is formed in the shape of a container having an open top. The second compartment member is pivotably coupled to the first compartment member and overlies the partially open top when placed in a closed position. The lid member is coupled to the second compartment member and overlies the open top when placed in a closed position. Additional storage cavities may be incorporated into the console member, including cavities in the top portion of the first compartment member or in the front or rear sidewalls of the first compartment member.

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