Modular overhead console assembly
US6575528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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