Vehicle soft console with interchangeable accessory bins and in-molded skin and fastener
US6176536A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R7/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A console and method of installing a console for a motor vehicle or the like including a passenger cabin. The console includes an accessory module for use by occupants of the vehicle and has a housing with fasteners adapted to mount the console within the vehicle cabin. A chamber having an open side is formed in the console and receives an accessory module. At least a portion of the housing comprises an expanded polymeric material, preferably expended polypropylene, to provide a soft surface within the vehicle cabin. A decorative skin covers a surface of the housing that confronts the vehicle cabin in another embodiment
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