Vehicle instrument panel assembly
US6666492B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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