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Vehicle instrument panel assembly

US6666492B1 · kind B1 · utility

18Cited by
19References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2002
Grant dateDec 23, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K35/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle instrument panel assembly includes an instrument panel portion and a console pivotably connected to the instrument panel portion about a horizontal axis of rotation. The console is movable between open and closed positions relative to the instrument panel portion. The console comprises a first surface portion having a primary electronic item and a second surface portion having a secondary electronic item. The primary electronic item is accessible to a vehicle occupant when the console is in the open and closed positions. The secondary electronic item is accessible to the vehicle occupant only when the console is in the open position.

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