Patent · US Expired

Control panel for a vehicle

US6739640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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63References

6Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Robert M. Schmidt · Livonia, US
Mark Feldman · Farmington Hills, US
Michael A. Uleski · Roseville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 4, 2002
Grant date	May 25, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 4, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60K2360/682
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing, such as by a pivot. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the panel generally covers at least a portion of the recess. In the second position, the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.

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