Vehicle instrument panel assembly
US7159916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a console provided in a center stacking area receiving one or more vehicle components including a media player. A trim bezel configured for use with the one or more vehicle components is secured to the console. An alignment mechanism cooperates with the media player and an opening in the trim bezel to load and unload removable media. The alignment mechanism includes a load funnel securable adjacent an opening in the media player and an eject funnel cooperating with an opening in the trim bezel.
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