Automotive movable center stack panel with decorative surface linkage
US7063370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/774
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive center stack panel assembly is providing comprising an automotive instrument panel assembly having a recessed display chamber formed therein. A video display panel assembly is mounted within the recessed display chamber. A pivot link assembly has a first fixed pivot end rotatably mounted to the automotive instrument panel assembly and a second fixed pivot end. A control panel has an upper control panel end and a lower control panel end. The second fixed pivot end is rotatably mounted to the upper control panel end such that the control panel is pivotable between a display hidden position and a display exposed position. The control panel covers the recessed display chamber when in the display hidden position.
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