Patent · US Expired

Modular overhead console assembly

US6575528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 19, 2001
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 19, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R7/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular overhead console assembly and headliner combination for a vehicle includes a structural member having an upper surface attachable to a vehicle roof and a lower surface having a slot including at least one receiving surface formed through the structural member. At least one accessory module having a storage area defined within a housing to retain materials is removably secured to the at least one receiving surface associated with the slot in the headliner by at least one arm extending from a top surface of the housing of the at least one module. A method of assembling the overhead console and headliner combination is also provided.

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